Prepare against Ralf Seils
DEU · World #33,263 classical · FIDE ID 16236440
Our database contains 58 games by Ralf Seils, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Seils's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Seils 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 | 1,968 | 2,038 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 2,038 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 34.5% |
| As White | 30 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Seils's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Seils's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 30 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 100% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Seils usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Seils usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Seils usually continues Bb2 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
Ralf Seils's chess games
All 58 games by Ralf Seils in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 20 wins, 22 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 30 | 8/11/11 | 26.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Guntram Lenz | 2,025 | ch-GER Seniors 50 | A00 |
| Feb 2020 | Matthias Fleischer | 2,022 | 36th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | D02 |
| May 2019 | Manfred Pichler | 2,017 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 50 | B31 |
| Feb 2020 | Mario Ahlberg | 1,989 | 36th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A00 |
| Feb 2017 | Bernhard Willin | 1,959 | 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,846 |
| 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,995 |
| 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,041 |
| ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 2,022 |
| 36th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 2,046 |
| 16th GER Seniors Derby | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 2,031 |
| 35th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,850 |
| 39th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,800 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Seils's chess games?
58 games by Ralf Seils, from Mar 2017 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 Ralf Seils has played.
What does Ralf Seils play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Ralf Seils opens with 1.b4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Seils answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ralf Seils play as White?
As White, Ralf Seils's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (30 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Seils play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Seils most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Ralf Seils's FIDE rating?
Ralf Seils is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Ralf Seils played?
Our database contains 58 games by Ralf Seils, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 22 draws, 16 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Seils?
58 games by Ralf Seils 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.