Prepare against Sebastian Gramlich
FM · DEU · World #7,580 classical · FIDE ID 4659252
Our database contains 365 games by Sebastian Gramlich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Gramlich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Gramlich 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 | 2,213 | 2,312 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,208 | 2,230 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,263 | 2,263 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 365 | 176 | 75 | 114 | 48.2% |
| As White | 188 | 96 | 35 | 57 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 177 | 80 | 40 | 57 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Gramlich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Gramlich's side.
First moves as White (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 104 | 55.3% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 73 | 38.8% | 62.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 4.8% | 61.1% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Gramlich usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gramlich usually continues c4 (73.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Gramlich usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Gramlich usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Gramlich usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Gramlich usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 45.6% | 59.7% |
| d5 | 33 | 41.8% | 57.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 7.6% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 82.1% | 63.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 14.3% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Sebastian Gramlich's chess games
All 365 games by Sebastian Gramlich 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: 176 wins, 75 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 24 | 14/4/6 | 58.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 28 | 12/7/9 | 42.9% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,624 | ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz GpA | D00 |
| Apr 2005 | Petr Haba | 2,511 | 91st Champions Challenge | C15 |
| Mar 2004 | Thomas Draeger | 2,507 | ch-GER internet U25 | D30 |
| Apr 2005 | Sergei Krivoshey | 2,487 | ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz GpA | A45 |
| Apr 2005 | Mikhail Umansky | 2,477 | ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz GpA | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 44 | 19.5 | 2,174 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2007 | 28 | 18 | 2,163 |
| ch-Hessen U15 | 1997 | 18 | 9.5 | – |
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | 2005 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,483 |
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz GpA | 2005 | 12 | 5 | 2,462 |
| Darmstadt Weber Memorial Open | 1997 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,282 |
| BL2-Sued 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,196 |
| ch-Hessen M | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,353 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Gramlich's chess games?
365 games by Sebastian Gramlich, 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 Gramlich has played.
What does Sebastian Gramlich play on the first move as White?
Across 188 games with White in our database, Sebastian Gramlich opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Gramlich answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Gramlich play as White?
As White, Sebastian Gramlich's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (24 games, 58.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 188 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Gramlich play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Gramlich most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Sebastian Gramlich's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Gramlich is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,208 in rapid and 2,263 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Sebastian Gramlich played?
Our database contains 365 games by Sebastian Gramlich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 176 wins, 75 draws, 114 losses (48.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Gramlich?
365 games by Sebastian Gramlich 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.