Prepare against Norbert Sehn
DEU · World #52,883 classical · FIDE ID 4695003
When preparing against Norbert Sehn, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 68 games by Norbert Sehn, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Sehn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Sehn 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 | 2,050 | 2,108 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 19 | 28 | 21 | 27.9% |
| As White | 32 | 7 | 15 | 10 | 21.9% |
| As Black | 36 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Sehn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Sehn's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 93.8% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Sehn usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Sehn usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Sehn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Sehn usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Sehn usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Norbert Sehn's chess games
All 68 games by Norbert Sehn in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 19 wins, 28 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Dieter Meinzer | 2,218 | Hessenliga 1213 | E09 |
| Oct 2004 | Ralf Rechel | 2,169 | Hessenliga 0405 | A87 |
| Feb 2013 | Richard Kaiser | 2,167 | Hessenliga 1213 | E61 |
| Mar 2012 | Rudolf Benninger | 2,154 | Hessenliga 1112 | B01 |
| Jan 2012 | Dieter Prange | 2,148 | Hessenliga 1112 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hessenliga 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,203 |
| Hessenliga 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,008 |
| Hessenliga 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,106 |
| Hessenliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,088 |
| Hessenliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,006 |
| Hessenliga 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,099 |
| 18th GER Seniors Derby | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 2,030 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Sehn's chess games?
68 games by Norbert Sehn, from Oct 2003 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 Norbert Sehn has played.
What does Norbert Sehn play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Norbert Sehn opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Sehn answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Norbert Sehn play as White?
As White, Norbert Sehn's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Sehn play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Sehn most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Norbert Sehn's FIDE rating?
Norbert Sehn is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Norbert Sehn played?
Our database contains 68 games by Norbert Sehn, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 28 draws, 21 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Sehn?
68 games by Norbert Sehn 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.