Prepare against Sebastian Grund
DEU · World #35,877 classical · FIDE ID 12988626
When preparing against Sebastian Grund, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 191 games by Sebastian Grund, covering Sep 2014 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Grund's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Grund 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 | 1,956 | 2,073 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 73 | 47 | 71 | 38.2% |
| As White | 97 | 34 | 27 | 36 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 94 | 39 | 20 | 35 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Grund's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Grund's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 71.1% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 16.5% | 59.4% |
| c4 | 9 | 9.3% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Grund usually continues Nf3 (35.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Grund usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Grund usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Grund usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Grund usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Grund usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 98.3% | 54.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Sebastian Grund's chess games
All 191 games by Sebastian Grund in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Nov 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: 73 wins, 47 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E63 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| E01 | Catalan | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E18 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A43 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Behrang Sadeghi | 2,256 | Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | B20 |
| Oct 2018 | Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen | 2,240 | Youth District Germany | B38 |
| Feb 2019 | Achim Mueller | 2,119 | Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | E63 |
| Mar 2019 | Andreas Schlag | 2,118 | Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | A90 |
| Nov 2019 | Uwe Schupp | 2,096 | Oberliga Ost-B 1920 | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 27 | 14.5 | 1,955 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2014 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,294 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2016 | 22 | 11.5 | 1,678 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2019 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,843 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2014 | 19 | 15.5 | 1,324 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,097 |
| 6th Arber Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,749 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,911 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Grund's chess games?
191 games by Sebastian Grund, from Sep 2014 to Nov 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 Grund has played.
What does Sebastian Grund play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Sebastian Grund opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Grund answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Grund play as White?
As White, Sebastian Grund's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Catalan (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Grund play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Grund most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Sebastian Grund's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Grund is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Sebastian Grund played?
Our database contains 191 games by Sebastian Grund, covering Sep 2014 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 47 draws, 71 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Grund?
191 games by Sebastian Grund 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.