Prepare against Sebastian Korste
DEU · World #24,900 classical · FIDE ID 24670472
Our database contains 81 games by Sebastian Korste, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Korste's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Korste 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 | 2,019 | 2,052 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,018 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 29.6% |
| As White | 37 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 44 | 8 | 13 | 23 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Korste's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Korste's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 19 | 51.4% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 14 | 37.8% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 10.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 51% of White games, 55.3% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Korste usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Korste usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Korste usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Korste usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …b6 (7% of these games) — Korste usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Korste usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 76.2% | 40.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 23.8% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 68.8% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Sebastian Korste's chess games
All 81 games by Sebastian Korste in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 24 wins, 27 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A93 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Irina Nattermueller | 2,068 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1213 | B43 |
| Mar 2018 | Andreas Buschmann | 2,017 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1718 | E71 |
| Jun 2019 | Thomas Rumpf | 2,014 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | A46 |
| Nov 2018 | Joachim Conrad | 1,998 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | A55 |
| Feb 2014 | Joachim Vengels | 1,986 | NRW Verbandsklasse Group3 1314 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,010 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,766 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,881 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,936 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,929 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,962 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,757 |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group3 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Korste's chess games?
81 games by Sebastian Korste, from Jul 2009 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 Korste has played.
What does Sebastian Korste play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Sebastian Korste opens with 1.c4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Korste answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Korste play as White?
As White, Sebastian Korste's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Korste play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Korste most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Sebastian Korste's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Korste is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Sebastian Korste played?
Our database contains 81 games by Sebastian Korste, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 27 draws, 30 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Korste?
81 games by Sebastian Korste 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.