Prepare against Sebastian Brandt
DEU · World #10,337 classical · FIDE ID 24678970
Our database contains 83 games by Sebastian Brandt, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Brandt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Brandt 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 | 2,165 | 2,235 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,157 | 2,188 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 29 | 11 | 43 | 34.9% |
| As White | 38 | 11 | 5 | 22 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 45 | 18 | 6 | 21 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Brandt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Brandt's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 80.6% | 41.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Brandt usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Brandt usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Brandt usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Brandt usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Brandt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 60.9% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 9 | 39.1% | 55.6% |
Sebastian Brandt's chess games
All 83 games by Sebastian Brandt in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Aug 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, 11 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B62 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Vadim A Chernov | 2,417 | 9th Pfalz Open A | B12 |
| Dec 2016 | Adrian Tugui | 2,386 | Oberliga NRW 1617 | A45 |
| Apr 2019 | Lennert Lenaerts | 2,370 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | D31 |
| Mar 2024 | Nico Stelmaszyk | 2,347 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | B51 |
| Jul 2012 | Jefim Rotstein | 2,320 | 16th Bad Godesberg Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,921 |
| Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,235 |
| 16th Bad Godesberg Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,349 |
| ch-NRW | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,053 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,041 |
| 11th Deizisau Open | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,110 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,353 |
| ch-Mittelrhein | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Brandt's chess games?
83 games by Sebastian Brandt, from Oct 2008 to Aug 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 Brandt has played.
What does Sebastian Brandt play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Sebastian Brandt opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Brandt answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Brandt play as White?
As White, Sebastian Brandt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Brandt play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Brandt most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Sebastian Brandt's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Brandt is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess, 2,157 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Sebastian Brandt played?
Our database contains 83 games by Sebastian Brandt, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 11 draws, 43 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Brandt?
83 games by Sebastian Brandt 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.