Prepare against Sebastian Hartwig
DEU · World #48,732 classical · FIDE ID 1270454
Our database contains 47 games by Sebastian Hartwig, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Hartwig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Hartwig 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 | 1,898 | 1,902 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 13 | 20 | 14 | 27.7% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Hartwig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Hartwig's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 48.0% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 10 | 40.0% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hartwig usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hartwig usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Hartwig usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Hartwig usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Hartwig usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Hartwig usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 53.8% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Sebastian Hartwig's chess games
All 47 games by Sebastian Hartwig in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 13 wins, 20 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Ralf-Johannes Koch | 1,926 | ch-Schleswig Holstein cand 64th | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig Holstein U15 | 1997 | 14 | 9 | – |
| Pinneberg B U20 | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein U17 | 1998 | 7 | 4 | 2,292 |
| DLM U20 | 1997 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,941 |
| 1st Bad Schwartau Open | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 1,793 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand 64th | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,862 |
| 27th Kiel Open A | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,757 |
| Oberliga Nord N 0910 | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,775 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Hartwig's chess games?
47 games by Sebastian Hartwig, from Sep 2010 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 Hartwig has played.
What does Sebastian Hartwig play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Sebastian Hartwig opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Hartwig answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...c6 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Hartwig play as White?
As White, Sebastian Hartwig's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Hartwig play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Hartwig most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Sebastian Hartwig's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Hartwig is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Sebastian Hartwig played?
Our database contains 47 games by Sebastian Hartwig, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 20 draws, 14 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Hartwig?
47 games by Sebastian Hartwig 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.