Prepare against Sebastian Eichner
FM · DEU · World #6,006 classical · FIDE ID 4651910
Our database contains 474 games by Sebastian Eichner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Eichner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Eichner 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 | 2,248 | 2,402 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 474 | 191 | 145 | 138 | 40.3% |
| As White | 247 | 105 | 76 | 66 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 227 | 86 | 69 | 72 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Eichner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Eichner's side.
First moves as White (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 106 | 42.9% | 59.0% |
| e4 | 77 | 31.2% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 57 | 23.1% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.8% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Eichner usually continues c4 (54.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Eichner usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Eichner usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Eichner usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Eichner usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Eichner usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 46 | 47.9% | 47.8% |
| e6 | 34 | 35.4% | 54.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 10.4% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 45.8% | 57.6% |
| d5 | 31 | 43.1% | 62.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Sebastian Eichner's chess games
All 474 games by Sebastian Eichner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 191 wins, 145 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 4/11/2 | 23.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| A14 | English Opening | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Alexander Graf | 2,644 | 16th Leipzig VfB Open | D11 |
| Nov 2008 | Viktor Erdos | 2,577 | Bundesliga 2008-09 | D48 |
| Feb 2004 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,499 | 9th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | D55 |
| Dec 2014 | Hagen Poetsch | 2,496 | 24th Erfurt Open | A50 |
| Oct 2010 | Gerhard Schebler | 2,474 | Bundesliga 2010-11 | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 1999 | 20 | 9 | 2,156 |
| ch-Sachsen | 1997 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,309 |
| Bundesliga 2008-09 | 2009 | 14 | 3 | 2,290 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,201 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,323 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 24-25 | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,252 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,330 |
| 7th Leipzig VfB Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Eichner's chess games?
474 games by Sebastian Eichner, from Apr 2003 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 Eichner has played.
What does Sebastian Eichner play on the first move as White?
Across 247 games with White in our database, Sebastian Eichner opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Eichner answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Eichner play as White?
As White, Sebastian Eichner's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 247 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Eichner play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Eichner most often plays: Petrov's Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 227 games.
What is Sebastian Eichner's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Eichner is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,402 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Sebastian Eichner played?
Our database contains 474 games by Sebastian Eichner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 191 wins, 145 draws, 138 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Eichner?
474 games by Sebastian Eichner 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.