Prepare against Moritz Sesselmann
DEU · World #45,933 classical · FIDE ID 16216520
Our database contains 79 games by Moritz Sesselmann, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Moritz Sesselmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Moritz Sesselmann 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 | 1,910 | 1,927 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 1,873 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 26.6% |
| As White | 40 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 39 | 9 | 18 | 12 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Moritz Sesselmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Moritz Sesselmann's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 38 | 95.0% | 44.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 95% of White games, 44.7% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Sesselmann usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sesselmann usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Sesselmann usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Sesselmann usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 36.8% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 36.8% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Moritz Sesselmann's chess games
All 79 games by Moritz Sesselmann in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 21 wins, 29 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D40 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Benedikt Foerch | 2,102 | ch-Bayern 95th | A37 |
| Aug 2024 | Tobias Brunner | 2,024 | ch-Bayern 95th | A25 |
| Jan 2019 | Franz Doerfel | 1,969 | ch-Oberfranken | A29 |
| Sep 2024 | Zeno Pfaar | 1,925 | 6th Bamberg Open | A22 |
| Jan 2018 | Ediz Kocak | 1,802 | Landesliga U20 Nord 1718 | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberfranken | 2023 | 34 | 14 | 1,649 |
| Landesliga U20 Nord 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,795 |
| ch-Bayern 95th | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,968 |
| ch-Bavaria 94th | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,823 |
| ch-Oberfranken U16 | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,328 |
| ch-Oberfranken U18 | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,582 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,899 |
| Kronach Oberfranken Cup | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,904 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Moritz Sesselmann's chess games?
79 games by Moritz Sesselmann, from Feb 2016 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 Moritz Sesselmann has played.
What does Moritz Sesselmann play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Moritz Sesselmann opens with 1.c4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Moritz Sesselmann answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Moritz Sesselmann play as White?
As White, Moritz Sesselmann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Moritz Sesselmann play as Black?
As Black, Moritz Sesselmann most often plays: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Moritz Sesselmann's FIDE rating?
Moritz Sesselmann is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Moritz Sesselmann played?
Our database contains 79 games by Moritz Sesselmann, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 29 draws, 29 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Moritz Sesselmann?
79 games by Moritz Sesselmann 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.