Prepare against Sebastian Bender
DEU · World #37,455 classical · FIDE ID 12903922
Our database contains 89 games by Sebastian Bender, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Bender's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Bender 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 | 1,947 | 1,947 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 1,938 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 29 | 26 | 34 | 32.6% |
| As White | 45 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 44 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Bender's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Bender's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 100.0% | 42.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Bender usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Bender usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Bender usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
Sebastian Bender's chess games
All 89 games by Sebastian Bender in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 29 wins, 26 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Hartmut Schulz | 2,090 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | B14 |
| Aug 2017 | Hartmut Badestein | 2,046 | 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C07 |
| Mar 2018 | Thomas Noack | 2,015 | 25th Leipzig VfB Open | B23 |
| Aug 2018 | Alexander Meister | 1,962 | 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D42 |
| Mar 2018 | Bernd Kievelitz | 1,926 | 25th Leipzig VfB Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Leipzig VfB Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,992 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,888 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,826 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,909 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,956 |
| 14th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,778 |
| 19th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,732 |
| 16th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,832 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Bender's chess games?
89 games by Sebastian Bender, from Mar 2010 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 Bender has played.
What does Sebastian Bender play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Sebastian Bender opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Bender answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Bender play as White?
As White, Sebastian Bender's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Bender play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Bender most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Sebastian Bender's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Bender is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sebastian Bender played?
Our database contains 89 games by Sebastian Bender, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 26 draws, 34 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Bender?
89 games by Sebastian Bender 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.