Prepare against Klaus Seewald
DEU · World #99,255 classical · FIDE ID 12950688
When preparing against Klaus Seewald, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 62 games by Klaus Seewald, covering Mar 2026 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Seewald's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Seewald 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 | 1,732 | 1,732 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 22 | 7 | 33 | 35.5% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Seewald's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Seewald's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 97.0% | 42.2% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 42.2% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Seewald usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Seewald usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Seewald usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Seewald usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 61.1% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
Klaus Seewald's chess games
All 62 games by Klaus Seewald in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2026 - 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: 22 wins, 7 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B83 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Hans Gehr | 1,782 | 7th Zuerich Seniors Open | A56 |
| Jan 2007 | Hermann Kolb | 1,733 | 5th Zuerich Seniors Open | E70 |
| Feb 2007 | Urs Benz | 1,724 | 5th Zuerich Seniors Open | B22 |
| Jan 2007 | Pascaline Schmid | 1,653 | 5th Zuerich Seniors Open | E91 |
| Jan 2010 | Andre Buob | 1,537 | 8th Zuerich Seniors Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pinneberg Open | 1999 | 21 | 7 | – |
| Pinneberg Winter A | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Pinneberg Winter C | 1998 | 7 | 4 | – |
| 5th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,698 |
| 6th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,799 |
| 7th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,830 |
| 8th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2010 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,756 |
| 4th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2006 | 3 | 0 | 1,379 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Seewald's chess games?
62 games by Klaus Seewald, from Mar 2026 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 Klaus Seewald has played.
What does Klaus Seewald play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Klaus Seewald opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Seewald answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Klaus Seewald play as White?
As White, Klaus Seewald's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Seewald play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Seewald most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Klaus Seewald's FIDE rating?
Klaus Seewald is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,732 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Klaus Seewald played?
Our database contains 62 games by Klaus Seewald, covering Mar 2026 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 7 draws, 33 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Seewald?
62 games by Klaus Seewald 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.