Prepare against Sebastian Kaphle
FM · DEU · World #2,721 classical · FIDE ID 24626708
Our database contains 411 games by Sebastian Kaphle, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Kaphle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Kaphle 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 | 2,350 | 2,366 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,258 | 2,258 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,258 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 411 | 198 | 98 | 115 | 48.2% |
| As White | 208 | 98 | 55 | 55 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 203 | 100 | 43 | 60 | 49.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Kaphle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Kaphle's side.
First moves as White (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 198 | 95.2% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.9% | 37.5% |
| a3 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kaphle usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kaphle usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kaphle usually continues d4 (48.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kaphle usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 78 | 69.6% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 25 | 22.3% | 68.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.5% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 96.9% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Sebastian Kaphle's chess games
All 411 games by Sebastian Kaphle in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 198 wins, 98 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 10/8/9 | 37.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 24 | 6/8/10 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 13/6/5 | 54.2% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 15/3/13 | 48.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A64 | Catalan | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Johannes Carow | 2,509 | ch-GER Net qual2 U18 | B33 |
| Oct 2021 | Juraj Lipka | 2,407 | chT2O-AUT 2122 | E05 |
| Apr 2007 | Matthias Bach | 2,364 | 8th ch-EU | A00 |
| Apr 2007 | Lutz Espig | 2,351 | 8th ch-EU | B43 |
| Oct 2010 | Christian Clemens | 2,315 | Oberliga Nord W 1011 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2005 | 33 | 23 | 1,486 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2007 | 33 | 23 | 1,749 |
| ch-GER Net qual3 U18 | 2011 | 21 | 12 | 2,020 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2009 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,997 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2010 | 16 | 10 | 2,153 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U14 | 2009 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,137 |
| Wch U12 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,048 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Kaphle's chess games?
411 games by Sebastian Kaphle, from Apr 2005 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 Kaphle has played.
What does Sebastian Kaphle play on the first move as White?
Across 208 games with White in our database, Sebastian Kaphle opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Kaphle answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Kaphle play as White?
As White, Sebastian Kaphle's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 37.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 54.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 208 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Kaphle play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Kaphle most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (20 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Sebastian Kaphle's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Kaphle is currently rated 2,350 in classical chess, 2,258 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,366 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Sebastian Kaphle played?
Our database contains 411 games by Sebastian Kaphle, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 198 wins, 98 draws, 115 losses (48.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Kaphle?
411 games by Sebastian Kaphle 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.