Prepare against Sascha Seibt
Belgium · World #37,982 classical · FIDE ID 243566
When preparing against Sascha Seibt, expect 1.Nf3 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 101 games by Sascha Seibt, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sascha Seibt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sascha Seibt 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 | 1,944 | 1,951 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,965 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,034 | 2,067 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 34 | 30 | 37 | 33.7% |
| As White | 46 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 55 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sascha Seibt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sascha Seibt's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 32 | 69.6% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 17.4% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 13.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 70% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Seibt usually continues g3 (45.5% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Seibt usually continues g3 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Seibt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Seibt usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Seibt usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 61.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 38.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Sascha Seibt's chess games
All 101 games by Sascha Seibt in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 34 wins, 30 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Stephen Kutzner | 1,995 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1415 | B94 |
| Sep 2016 | Oliver Distelrath | 1,915 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1617 | C13 |
| Oct 2015 | Daniela Dumkova | 1,906 | Hradec Kralove Open | A56 |
| Sep 2018 | Bernd Dieter Struck | 1,871 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 18/19 | A30 |
| Apr 2017 | Maximillien Dallemagne | 1,850 | ch-BEL U16 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U14 | 2015 | 17 | 10 | 1,618 |
| Wch U16 | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 1,919 |
| 26th ch-EU U16 | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,870 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 18/19 | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,972 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 1,850 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U14 | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,386 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,820 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,595 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sascha Seibt's chess games?
101 games by Sascha Seibt, from Feb 2015 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 Sascha Seibt has played.
What does Sascha Seibt play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Sascha Seibt opens with 1.Nf3 (70% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sascha Seibt answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sascha Seibt play as White?
As White, Sascha Seibt's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sascha Seibt play as Black?
As Black, Sascha Seibt most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Sascha Seibt's FIDE rating?
Sascha Seibt is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 2,034 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Sascha Seibt played?
Our database contains 101 games by Sascha Seibt, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 30 draws, 37 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sascha Seibt?
101 games by Sascha Seibt 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.