Prepare against Patrick Seitz
DEU · World #6,010 classical · FIDE ID 16211693
When preparing against Patrick Seitz, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 174 games by Patrick Seitz, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Seitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick 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 | 2,248 | 2,258 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,085 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,210 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 56 | 47 | 71 | 32.2% |
| As White | 85 | 39 | 18 | 28 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 89 | 17 | 29 | 43 | 19.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Seitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Seitz's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 88.2% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 9.4% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Seitz usually continues Nf3 (41.4% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Seitz usually continues Nc3 (81.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Seitz usually continues Nf3 (88.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Seitz usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Seitz usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 54.3% | 31.6% |
| e5 | 12 | 34.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 86.5% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Patrick Seitz's chess games
All 174 games by Patrick Seitz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Sep 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: 56 wins, 47 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/0/10 | 23.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Georg Braun | 2,403 | Wuerttemberg WEM M | A13 |
| Aug 2026 | Jean-Noel Riff | 2,399 | TCh-SUI 2026 | C00 |
| Jul 2023 | Ameya Audi | 2,391 | 34th Pardubice Czech Open A | C54 |
| Jan 2023 | Marco Riehle | 2,358 | 33rd Staufer Open | C90 |
| Oct 2023 | Igor Neyman | 2,324 | 17th Deizisau Autumn Open | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,050 |
| chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,973 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,929 |
| Wuerttemberg WEM M | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,135 |
| Pardubice Kraj Open G | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,059 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,926 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 24-25 | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2,137 |
| BL2-Sued 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 0.5 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Seitz's chess games?
174 games by Patrick Seitz, from Sep 2015 to Sep 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 Patrick Seitz has played.
What does Patrick Seitz play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Patrick Seitz opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Seitz answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Patrick Seitz play as White?
As White, Patrick Seitz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Seitz play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Seitz most often plays: English Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Patrick Seitz's FIDE rating?
Patrick Seitz is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Patrick Seitz played?
Our database contains 174 games by Patrick Seitz, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 47 draws, 71 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Seitz?
174 games by Patrick 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.