Prepare against Sebastian Kirsch
DEU · World #36,878 classical · FIDE ID 24620181
Our database contains 43 games by Sebastian Kirsch, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Kirsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Kirsch 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 | 1,950 | 1,960 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 8 | 10 | 25 | 18.6% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Kirsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Kirsch's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 32.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 32.5% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Kirsch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Kirsch usually continues Bg5 (21.4% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Kirsch usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Sebastian Kirsch's chess games
All 43 games by Sebastian Kirsch in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 8 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Tobias Bigalke | 1,981 | GER U18 Gr-B | D13 |
| Jan 2019 | Bernd Gottmann | 1,952 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1819 | D36 |
| Mar 2008 | Andreas Froeschle | 1,874 | Regionalliga SO 0708 | D02 |
| Sep 2006 | Volker Schmidt | 1,800 | 77th chB-Bayern | A16 |
| Mar 2019 | Eckhart Gielisch | 1,795 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1819 | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSJ Elo-B | 2003 | 9 | 0 | 1,586 |
| 77th chB-Bayern | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1,892 |
| GER U18 Gr-B | 2004 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,808 |
| Regionalliga SO 0809 | 2009 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,810 |
| Regionalliga SO 0607 | 2007 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,773 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,986 |
| Regionalliga SO 0708 | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1,993 |
| 24th Staufer Open | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Kirsch's chess games?
43 games by Sebastian Kirsch, from Oct 2004 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 Kirsch has played.
What does Sebastian Kirsch play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Sebastian Kirsch opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Kirsch answers 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Kirsch play as White?
As White, Sebastian Kirsch's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Kirsch play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Kirsch most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Sebastian Kirsch's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Kirsch is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Sebastian Kirsch played?
Our database contains 43 games by Sebastian Kirsch, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses (18.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Kirsch?
43 games by Sebastian Kirsch 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.