Prepare against Sebastian Buchholz
DEU · World #10,927 classical · FIDE ID 24699870
Our database contains 129 games by Sebastian Buchholz, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Buchholz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Buchholz 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 | 2,156 | 2,182 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 49 | 43 | 37 | 38.0% |
| As White | 65 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 64 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Buchholz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Buchholz's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 58.5% | 46.1% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 15.4% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 12.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 10.8% | 71.4% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 46.1% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Buchholz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Buchholz usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Buchholz usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Buchholz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Buchholz usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Buchholz usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 36.0% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 9 | 36.0% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 47.4% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Sebastian Buchholz's chess games
All 129 games by Sebastian Buchholz 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: 49 wins, 43 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Thomas Thannheiser | 2,276 | Oberliga Nord N 0910 | A89 |
| Jul 2015 | Thomas Johansson | 2,203 | 28th Kiel Open | A84 |
| Mar 2010 | Joerg Maass | 2,160 | Oberliga Nord N 0910 | D06 |
| Dec 2009 | Ralph Wagner | 2,153 | Oberliga Nord N 0910 | A87 |
| Apr 2009 | Joachim Berger | 2,108 | ch-Schleswig Holstein VM 64th | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U16 | 2004 | 14 | 9 | 1,528 |
| 30th Kiel Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,097 |
| ch-GER U15 | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
| Oberliga Nord N 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| 28th Kiel Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,167 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein VM 64th | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,093 |
| Wroclaw Polonia Open B | 2005 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Buchholz's chess games?
129 games by Sebastian Buchholz, 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 Buchholz has played.
What does Sebastian Buchholz play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Sebastian Buchholz opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Buchholz answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Buchholz play as White?
As White, Sebastian Buchholz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Buchholz play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Buchholz most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Sebastian Buchholz's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Buchholz is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Sebastian Buchholz played?
Our database contains 129 games by Sebastian Buchholz, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 43 draws, 37 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Buchholz?
129 games by Sebastian Buchholz 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.