Prepare against Sebastian Hanisch
DEU · World #30,328 classical · FIDE ID 24668150
Our database contains 207 games by Sebastian Hanisch, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Hanisch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Hanisch 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 | 1,984 | 2,131 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,127 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,097 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 88 | 57 | 62 | 42.5% |
| As White | 105 | 42 | 30 | 33 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 102 | 46 | 27 | 29 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Hanisch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Hanisch's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 42.9% | 35.6% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 40.0% | 70.2% |
| c4 | 14 | 13.3% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 35.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Hanisch usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Hanisch usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Hanisch usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 70.2% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Hanisch usually continues b3 (76.7% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Hanisch usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Hanisch usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 36.4% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 12 | 27.3% | 70.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 11.4% | 30.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 6.8% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 33.3% | 90.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Sebastian Hanisch's chess games
All 207 games by Sebastian Hanisch in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 88 wins, 57 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 19 | 4/5/10 | 21.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Willi Skibbe | 2,292 | 12th Rostock SSC Open | A50 |
| Mar 2024 | S3. Rohit | 2,267 | Bad Woerishofen Open A | B40 |
| Nov 2023 | Guntram Hainke | 2,266 | 26th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B13 |
| Nov 2018 | Thomas Wessendorf | 2,235 | 22nd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | C06 |
| Mar 2023 | Alberto Pulito | 2,233 | 38th Bad Woerishofen Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U25 | 2008 | 13 | 10.5 | 1,964 |
| ch-Bayern 89th | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,049 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,187 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,994 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,027 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,048 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 1,914 |
| 12th Rostock SSC Open | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 2,287 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Hanisch's chess games?
207 games by Sebastian Hanisch, from Oct 2007 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 Hanisch has played.
What does Sebastian Hanisch play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Sebastian Hanisch opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Hanisch answers 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Hanisch play as White?
As White, Sebastian Hanisch's most-played openings in our database are: London System (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Hanisch play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Hanisch most often plays: Horwitz Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Sebastian Hanisch's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Hanisch is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (May 2014).
How many games has Sebastian Hanisch played?
Our database contains 207 games by Sebastian Hanisch, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 57 draws, 62 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Hanisch?
207 games by Sebastian Hanisch 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.