Prepare against Sebastian Bauer
FM · Austria · World #2,181 classical · FIDE ID 1653709
When preparing against Sebastian Bauer, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 218 games by Sebastian Bauer, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Bauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Bauer 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 | 2,373 | 2,380 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,289 | 2,289 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,288 | 2,291 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 90 | 62 | 66 | 41.3% |
| As White | 104 | 46 | 31 | 27 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 114 | 44 | 31 | 39 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Bauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Bauer's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 81.7% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 8.7% | 88.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.8% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (51.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Bauer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 88.9% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Bauer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 44 | 80.0% | 53.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 95.0% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
Sebastian Bauer's chess games
All 218 games by Sebastian Bauer in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 90 wins, 62 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E62 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Mikhail Bryakin | 2,467 | Titled Tue Early | C48 |
| Oct 2021 | Davor Rogic | 2,467 | chT2M-AUT 2122 | C92 |
| Nov 2022 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,448 | chT-AUT 2223 | E94 |
| Jun 2025 | Alexander Krastev | 2,426 | TCh-AUT Rapid | B81 |
| May 2022 | Valeri Atlas | 2,385 | Oberliga Bayern 2122 | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U16 | 2019 | 21 | 12 | 1,947 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2017 | 14 | 7 | 1,744 |
| ch-AUT | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,362 |
| Budapest SixDays 09 GM | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 2,234 |
| ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,255 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,201 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,231 |
| chT-AUT District U18 Online Rapid | 2020 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Bauer's chess games?
218 games by Sebastian Bauer, from Oct 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 Sebastian Bauer has played.
What does Sebastian Bauer play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Sebastian Bauer opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Bauer answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Bauer play as White?
As White, Sebastian Bauer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Bauer play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Bauer most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Sebastian Bauer's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Bauer is currently rated 2,373 in classical chess, 2,289 in rapid and 2,288 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,380 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Sebastian Bauer played?
Our database contains 218 games by Sebastian Bauer, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 62 draws, 66 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Bauer?
218 games by Sebastian Bauer 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.