Prepare against Manuel Seitz
DEU · World #42,718 classical · FIDE ID 16215770
Our database contains 114 games by Manuel Seitz, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Seitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Seitz 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 | 1,923 | 1,923 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,883 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,851 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 34 | 24 | 56 | 29.8% |
| As White | 60 | 20 | 9 | 31 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 54 | 14 | 15 | 25 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Seitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Seitz's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 100.0% | 40.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Seitz usually continues f4 (26.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Seitz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Seitz usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 92.9% | 34.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Manuel Seitz's chess games
All 114 games by Manuel Seitz in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - Aug 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: 34 wins, 24 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 19 | 3/4/12 | 15.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Felix Noetzel | 1,962 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | B21 |
| Aug 2019 | Fabian Schmidt | 1,952 | 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C50 |
| May 2021 | Robin Gallasch | 1,944 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | B13 |
| Aug 2019 | Heinz Matitschka | 1,930 | 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A52 |
| Apr 2021 | Holger Palme | 1,882 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,930 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,784 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,604 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,759 |
| JBLN Ost 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,768 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,764 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,792 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,790 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Seitz's chess games?
114 games by Manuel Seitz, from Feb 2016 to Aug 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 Manuel Seitz has played.
What does Manuel Seitz play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Manuel Seitz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Seitz answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Manuel Seitz play as White?
As White, Manuel Seitz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Seitz play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Seitz most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Manuel Seitz's FIDE rating?
Manuel Seitz is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Manuel Seitz played?
Our database contains 114 games by Manuel Seitz, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 24 draws, 56 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Seitz?
114 games by Manuel Seitz 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.