Prepare against Johann Sellmayer
DEU · World #60,898 classical · FIDE ID 34690050
When preparing against Johann Sellmayer, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 77 games by Johann Sellmayer, covering Oct 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johann Sellmayer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johann Sellmayer before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,853 | 1,853 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 19 | 34 | 24 | 24.7% |
| As White | 37 | 10 | 18 | 9 | 27.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johann Sellmayer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johann Sellmayer's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 54.1% | 57.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 18.9% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 18.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Sellmayer usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Sellmayer usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Sellmayer usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Sellmayer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Sellmayer usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Sellmayer usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Johann Sellmayer's chess games
All 77 games by Johann Sellmayer in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2024 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 19 wins, 34 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1994 | Bernhard Gerstner | 2,085 | Landesliga Sued 9495 | C29 |
| Feb 2023 | Felix Baier | 1,877 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | B02 |
| Jan 2003 | Udo Schaefer | 1,874 | Niederbayernliga 0304 | B06 |
| Jan 2004 | Georg Putz | 1,780 | Niederbayernliga 0304 | B25 |
| Jan 2003 | Christian Stutzke | 1,759 | Niederbayernliga 0203 | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederbayern A | 1996 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,948 |
| NB MII | 1993 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| chB-Niederbayern | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,313 |
| Niederbayernliga 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 1,923 |
| chT-Niederbayern 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 3 | 2,115 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,832 |
| chT-Niederbayern 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| Niederbayernliga 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,745 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johann Sellmayer's chess games?
77 games by Johann Sellmayer, from Oct 2024 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Johann Sellmayer has played.
What does Johann Sellmayer play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Johann Sellmayer opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johann Sellmayer answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Johann Sellmayer play as White?
As White, Johann Sellmayer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johann Sellmayer play as Black?
As Black, Johann Sellmayer most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Johann Sellmayer's FIDE rating?
Johann Sellmayer is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Johann Sellmayer played?
Our database contains 77 games by Johann Sellmayer, covering Oct 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 34 draws, 24 losses (24.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johann Sellmayer?
77 games by Johann Sellmayer reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.