Prepare against Josef Sebastian Ott
DEU · World #17,500 classical · FIDE ID 12952079
When preparing against Josef Sebastian Ott, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 73 games by Josef Sebastian Ott, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Sebastian Ott's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Sebastian Ott 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 | 2,080 | 2,083 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 25 | 17 | 31 | 34.2% |
| As White | 37 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Sebastian Ott's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Sebastian Ott's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 100.0% | 56.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Ott usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Ott usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ott usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 40.9% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 36.4% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
Josef Sebastian Ott's chess games
All 73 games by Josef Sebastian Ott in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 25 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Martin Spiess | 2,210 | ch-Oberbayern | B76 |
| Jan 2017 | Helmut Hauschild | 2,109 | Oberbayern Bezirksliga 1617 | B20 |
| Jan 2019 | Ralf Glawe | 2,085 | Bezirksliga Oberbayern 1819 | B48 |
| May 2017 | Juergen Steinheimer | 2,059 | ch-Oberbayern | A45 |
| Apr 2019 | Klaus Kretschel | 2,011 | Bezirksliga Oberbayern 1819 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2013 | 22 | 11 | 1,564 |
| ch-Oberbayern | 2018 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,992 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,223 |
| Bezirksliga Oberbayern 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
| Oberbayern Bezirksliga 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,825 |
| Landesliga U20 Sued 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,883 |
| 21st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,890 |
| 22nd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,785 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Sebastian Ott's chess games?
73 games by Josef Sebastian Ott, from Sep 2012 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 Josef Sebastian Ott has played.
What does Josef Sebastian Ott play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Josef Sebastian Ott opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Sebastian Ott answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Josef Sebastian Ott play as White?
As White, Josef Sebastian Ott's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Sebastian Ott play as Black?
As Black, Josef Sebastian Ott most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Josef Sebastian Ott's FIDE rating?
Josef Sebastian Ott is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Josef Sebastian Ott played?
Our database contains 73 games by Josef Sebastian Ott, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Sebastian Ott?
73 games by Josef Sebastian Ott 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.