Prepare against Sebastian Gattenloehner
DEU · World #7,527 classical · FIDE ID 4653467
When preparing against Sebastian Gattenloehner, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 16.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 237 games by Sebastian Gattenloehner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Gattenloehner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Gattenloehner 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 | 2,214 | 2,272 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,267 | 2,267 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 76 | 84 | 77 | 32.1% |
| As White | 123 | 52 | 40 | 31 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 114 | 24 | 44 | 46 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Gattenloehner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Gattenloehner's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 123 | 100.0% | 58.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gattenloehner usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Gattenloehner usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Gattenloehner usually continues Bc4 (81.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 74.5% | 40.8% |
| e5 | 13 | 25.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 100.0% | 38.1% |
Sebastian Gattenloehner's chess games
All 237 games by Sebastian Gattenloehner 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: 76 wins, 84 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/7/8 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 30 | 5/8/17 | 16.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 30 | 9/8/13 | 30.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Eduard-Andrei Valeanu | 2,477 | 27th EU-Cup | B50 |
| Oct 2004 | Olivier Moor | 2,388 | Winterthur U20 | D35 |
| Oct 2004 | Jean Netzer | 2,370 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0405 | B41 |
| Feb 2006 | Yvan Masserey | 2,333 | chT-SUI | C07 |
| Dec 2009 | Lukas Muheim | 2,328 | 33rd Zuerich Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 46 | 20 | 2,175 |
| ch-Baden U18 | 2000 | 13 | 8 | 2,267 |
| Winterthur Open | 2008 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,249 |
| chT2W-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,320 |
| Winterthur U20 | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 2,247 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,210 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,424 |
| Baden VLS 0102 | 2002 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Gattenloehner's chess games?
237 games by Sebastian Gattenloehner, 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 Gattenloehner has played.
What does Sebastian Gattenloehner play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Sebastian Gattenloehner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Gattenloehner answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Gattenloehner play as White?
As White, Sebastian Gattenloehner's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Gattenloehner play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Gattenloehner most often plays: Slav Defense (30 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Sebastian Gattenloehner's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Gattenloehner is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess and 2,267 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (May 2014).
How many games has Sebastian Gattenloehner played?
Our database contains 237 games by Sebastian Gattenloehner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 84 draws, 77 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Gattenloehner?
237 games by Sebastian Gattenloehner 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.