Prepare against Sebastian Fischer
FM · DEU · World #10,897 classical · FIDE ID 4621441
When preparing against Sebastian Fischer, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 13.2% over 38 games.
Our database contains 283 games by Sebastian Fischer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Fischer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Fischer 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 | 2,338 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,290 | 2,335 | Sep 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,308 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 283 | 90 | 114 | 79 | 31.8% |
| As White | 150 | 55 | 57 | 38 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 133 | 35 | 57 | 41 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Fischer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Fischer's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 143 | 95.3% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.3% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Fischer usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Fischer usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Fischer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (80% of these games) — Fischer usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 58.7% | 55.4% |
| c5 | 11 | 17.5% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 9 | 14.3% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.8% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 30 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 26.7% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
Sebastian Fischer's chess games
All 283 games by Sebastian Fischer 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: 90 wins, 114 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 37 | 16/15/6 | 43.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 32 | 11/11/10 | 34.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 38 | 5/22/11 | 13.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 37 | 14/13/10 | 37.8% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A19 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Christoph Renner | 2,445 | BL2-Sued 9495 | A80 |
| Apr 2019 | Ventzislav Inkiov | 2,421 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | B07 |
| May 1989 | Zoran Novoselski | 2,400 | 5th Wuerzburger Open | B10 |
| Mar 2016 | Arno Zude | 2,389 | BL2-Sued 1516 | B01 |
| Aug 2021 | Georg Braun | 2,375 | Wuerttemberg Masters | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 2017 | 18 | 12 | 2,338 |
| Wuerttemberg Masters | 2021 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,230 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,256 |
| chB-Bayern 62nd | 1991 | 9 | 5 | 2,359 |
| BL2-Ost 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,204 |
| ch-Bayern B 61st | 1990 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-GER 89th | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,272 |
| 66th ch-Bayern B | 1995 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,348 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Fischer's chess games?
283 games by Sebastian Fischer, 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 Fischer has played.
What does Sebastian Fischer play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Sebastian Fischer opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Fischer answers 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Fischer play as White?
As White, Sebastian Fischer's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Fischer play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Fischer most often plays: Dutch Defense (38 games, 13.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (37 games, 37.8% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Sebastian Fischer's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Fischer is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,290 in rapid and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Sebastian Fischer played?
Our database contains 283 games by Sebastian Fischer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 114 draws, 79 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Fischer?
283 games by Sebastian Fischer 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.