Prepare against Sebastian Bernhard
DEU · World #31,804 classical · FIDE ID 1271149
Our database contains 46 games by Sebastian Bernhard, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Bernhard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Bernhard 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 | 1,975 | 1,975 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 1,885 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 1,908 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 34.8% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Bernhard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Bernhard's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 95.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Bernhard usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Bernhard usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Bernhard usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Bernhard usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Sebastian Bernhard's chess games
All 46 games by Sebastian Bernhard in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 16 wins, 14 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | R Maciol | 2,135 | Reykjavik Open | A01 |
| Apr 2025 | Max Peter Bartelt | 2,104 | Reykjavik Open | A39 |
| Dec 2011 | Patrick Holzwarth | 2,042 | St Leon Rot Open | B66 |
| May 2013 | Joerg-Martin Schultze | 2,040 | 16th Rhein Main Open A | B08 |
| Jun 2015 | Micha Lang | 1,864 | 18th Rhein Main Open B | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,119 |
| 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,832 |
| 16th Rhein Main Open A | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,029 |
| 18th Rhein Main Open B | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,973 |
| 25th Rhein Main Open A | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,838 |
| St Leon Rot Open | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,148 |
| 28th OIBM | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,962 |
| 27th OIBM | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,832 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Bernhard's chess games?
46 games by Sebastian Bernhard, from May 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 Bernhard has played.
What does Sebastian Bernhard play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Sebastian Bernhard opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Bernhard answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Bernhard play as White?
As White, Sebastian Bernhard's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Bernhard play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Bernhard most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Sebastian Bernhard's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Bernhard is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sebastian Bernhard played?
Our database contains 46 games by Sebastian Bernhard, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 14 draws, 16 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Bernhard?
46 games by Sebastian Bernhard 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.