Prepare against Sebastian Bolduan
DEU · World #15,542 classical · FIDE ID 4667182
Our database contains 145 games by Sebastian Bolduan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Bolduan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Bolduan 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 | 2,100 | 2,184 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,147 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 54 | 57 | 34 | 37.2% |
| As White | 80 | 38 | 34 | 8 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 65 | 16 | 23 | 26 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Bolduan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Bolduan's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 77.5% | 71.0% |
| d4 | 15 | 18.8% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 71.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bolduan usually continues Nc3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Bolduan usually continues d4 (91.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Bolduan usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Bolduan usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Bolduan usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Bolduan usually continues dxc5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 54.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 11 | 45.8% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 86.7% | 36.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Sebastian Bolduan's chess games
All 145 games by Sebastian Bolduan 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: 54 wins, 57 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/5/0 | 61.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B60 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Daniel Elias Serbu | 2,571 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | B24 |
| Apr 2023 | Ulrich Kindtner | 2,253 | Oberliga Bayern 2223 | B06 |
| Mar 2010 | Niels Christensen | 2,219 | Oberliga Bayern 0910 | E73 |
| May 2022 | Markus Schleich | 2,193 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2122 | C06 |
| Nov 2014 | Uwe Kleibel | 2,192 | Landesliga Sued 1415 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Bayern 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,306 |
| Landesliga Sued 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,082 |
| Landesliga Sued 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 2 | 2,011 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,163 |
| Landesliga Nord 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 7 | 2,251 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 2,170 |
| 5th Baunatal Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
| 8th Nuremberg LGA Cup | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,965 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Bolduan's chess games?
145 games by Sebastian Bolduan, 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 Sebastian Bolduan has played.
What does Sebastian Bolduan play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Sebastian Bolduan opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Bolduan answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Bolduan play as White?
As White, Sebastian Bolduan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Bolduan play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Bolduan most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Sebastian Bolduan's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Bolduan is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (May 2010).
How many games has Sebastian Bolduan played?
Our database contains 145 games by Sebastian Bolduan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 57 draws, 34 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Bolduan?
145 games by Sebastian Bolduan 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.