Prepare against Ruediger Seger
IM · DEU · World #5,876 classical · FIDE ID 4617274
When preparing against Ruediger Seger, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 14.5% over 55 games.
Our database contains 728 games by Ruediger Seger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruediger Seger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruediger Seger 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 | 2,250 | 2,429 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,276 | 2,299 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,205 | 2,368 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 728 | 258 | 328 | 142 | 35.4% |
| As White | 362 | 143 | 163 | 56 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 366 | 115 | 165 | 86 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruediger Seger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruediger Seger's side.
First moves as White (362 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 361 | 99.7% | 62.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Seger usually continues c3 (55.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Seger usually continues d4 (62.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Seger usually continues Nf3 (63.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Seger usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 158 | 91.9% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 14 | 8.1% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 107 | 100.0% | 57.9% |
Ruediger Seger's chess games
All 728 games by Ruediger Seger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 258 wins, 328 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 140 | 48/59/33 | 34.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 66 | 26/31/9 | 39.4% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 23 | 8/13/2 | 34.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 8/8/1 | 47.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 15 | 8/7/0 | 53.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 5/8/0 | 38.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 63 | 17/33/13 | 27.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 57 | 22/21/14 | 38.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 55 | 8/30/17 | 14.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 28 | 10/13/5 | 35.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 28 | 8/10/10 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 26 | 6/13/7 | 23.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 24 | 4/13/7 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,667 | Bundesliga 2002-03 | C09 |
| Mar 1999 | Sergey Kalinitschew | 2,528 | 5th Werther Schloss Open A | B22 |
| Apr 2010 | Florian Handke | 2,513 | Bundesliga 2009-10 | B22 |
| Jul 2005 | John M Emms | 2,509 | Ghent Open 28th | B22 |
| Mar 2001 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,506 | Bundesliga 2000-01 | D87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW | 2001 | 25 | 18.5 | 2,397 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1993 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,415 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2015 | 15 | 11 | 2,193 |
| Bundesliga 1993-94 | 1994 | 15 | 5 | 2,269 |
| ch-OWL | 1997 | 14 | 12.5 | 2,504 |
| Bundesliga 2001-02 | 2002 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,307 |
| Bundesliga 2002-03 | 2003 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,412 |
| Bundesliga 2000-01 | 2001 | 13 | 7 | 2,437 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruediger Seger's chess games?
728 games by Ruediger Seger, from Apr 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 Ruediger Seger has played.
What does Ruediger Seger play on the first move as White?
Across 362 games with White in our database, Ruediger Seger opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruediger Seger answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ruediger Seger play as White?
As White, Ruediger Seger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (140 games, 34.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (66 games, 39.4% win rate); Modern Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 362 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruediger Seger play as Black?
As Black, Ruediger Seger most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (63 games, 27.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (57 games, 38.6% win rate); English Opening (55 games, 14.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 366 games.
What is Ruediger Seger's FIDE rating?
Ruediger Seger is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess, 2,276 in rapid and 2,205 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,429 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Ruediger Seger played?
Our database contains 728 games by Ruediger Seger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 258 wins, 328 draws, 142 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruediger Seger?
728 games by Ruediger Seger 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.