Prepare against Martin Sebastian
DEU · World #40,240 classical · FIDE ID 4647483
When preparing against Martin Sebastian, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%).
Our database contains 110 games by Martin Sebastian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Sebastian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Sebastian 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 | 1,934 | 2,067 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 36 | 33 | 41 | 32.7% |
| As White | 54 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 56 | 22 | 12 | 22 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Sebastian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Sebastian's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 51.9% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 25 | 46.3% | 38.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Sebastian usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Sebastian usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sebastian usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 38.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sebastian usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Sebastian usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Sebastian usually continues Qe2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 90.5% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 72.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Martin Sebastian's chess games
All 110 games by Martin Sebastian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 36 wins, 33 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Frank Niehaus | 2,176 | Berlin Open 07 | E70 |
| Apr 1998 | Peter Held | 2,155 | Berlin Open | E91 |
| Jun 2021 | Claus Seyfried | 2,114 | 37th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | C55 |
| Jul 2012 | Yosip Shapiro | 2,107 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | B50 |
| Feb 2019 | Juergen Federau | 2,095 | 35th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spree Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,290 |
| Berlin Open 04 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,819 |
| 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
| 37th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 2,038 |
| 18th chT-GER Betriebe | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,792 |
| 7th Berlin Neukoelln Open | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 1,761 |
| 35th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,922 |
| 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Sebastian's chess games?
110 games by Martin Sebastian, from Apr 2003 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 Martin Sebastian has played.
What does Martin Sebastian play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Martin Sebastian opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Sebastian answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Martin Sebastian play as White?
As White, Martin Sebastian's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Sebastian play as Black?
As Black, Martin Sebastian most often plays: Benoni Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Martin Sebastian's FIDE rating?
Martin Sebastian is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Martin Sebastian played?
Our database contains 110 games by Martin Sebastian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 33 draws, 41 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Sebastian?
110 games by Martin Sebastian 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.