Prepare against Sebastian Klebs
DEU · World #66,593 classical · FIDE ID 12940593
When preparing against Sebastian Klebs, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 145 games by Sebastian Klebs, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Klebs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Klebs 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 | 1,833 | 1,930 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 42 | 42 | 61 | 29.0% |
| As White | 73 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 72 | 20 | 17 | 35 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Klebs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Klebs's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 87.7% | 45.3% |
| f4 | 9 | 12.3% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Klebs usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Klebs usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Klebs usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 12% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Klebs usually continues b3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Klebs usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Klebs usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 58.1% | 48.0% |
| c6 | 11 | 25.6% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 14.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 100.0% | 28.9% |
Sebastian Klebs's chess games
All 145 games by Sebastian Klebs in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 42 wins, 42 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Christian Junker | 2,061 | 26th Wiesbaden Open | A08 |
| Aug 2013 | Christoph Herda | 1,917 | 25th Wiesbaden Open | B01 |
| Nov 2025 | Boris Senatov | 1,880 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | B50 |
| Jun 2013 | Dieter Antritter | 1,785 | ch-Baden Open U1800 | D13 |
| Nov 2024 | Johannes Gaertner | 1,777 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Koblenz | 2002 | 32 | 14 | 1,598 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 5 | 1,749 |
| 20th Wiesbaden Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| 6th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,906 |
| 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,698 |
| 27th Wiesbaden Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,696 |
| Rheinland Open | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 1,652 |
| ch-Baden Open U1800 | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Klebs's chess games?
145 games by Sebastian Klebs, from Sep 2013 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 Klebs has played.
What does Sebastian Klebs play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Sebastian Klebs opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.f4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Klebs answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Klebs play as White?
As White, Sebastian Klebs's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Klebs play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Klebs most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Sebastian Klebs's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Klebs is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Sebastian Klebs played?
Our database contains 145 games by Sebastian Klebs, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 42 draws, 61 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Klebs?
145 games by Sebastian Klebs 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.