Prepare against Sebastian Laemmel
CM · DEU · World #10,005 classical · FIDE ID 24697974
Our database contains 72 games by Sebastian Laemmel, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Laemmel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Laemmel 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 | 2,170 | 2,210 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 29 | 15 | 28 | 40.3% |
| As White | 38 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Laemmel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Laemmel's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 60.0% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 14 | 40.0% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Laemmel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Laemmel usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Laemmel usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Laemmel usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Laemmel usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Laemmel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 73.3% | 72.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Sebastian Laemmel's chess games
All 72 games by Sebastian Laemmel in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Aug 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: 29 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D78 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Thomas Trella | 2,347 | ch-GER Net qual2 U25 | C12 |
| Feb 2024 | Carlo Kunze | 2,277 | Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | E11 |
| Aug 2021 | Siegfried Neuschmied | 2,270 | 5th Innsbruck Open | D37 |
| Feb 2023 | Vardan Hovsepyan | 2,254 | Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | A90 |
| Feb 2020 | Patrick Terhuven | 2,208 | 11th Pfalz Open A | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,139 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,261 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,294 |
| 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U25 | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 2,173 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,736 |
| ch-GER Net qual3 U18 | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,868 |
| 5th Innsbruck Open | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 2,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Laemmel's chess games?
72 games by Sebastian Laemmel, from Sep 2012 to Aug 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 Laemmel has played.
What does Sebastian Laemmel play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Sebastian Laemmel opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Laemmel answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Laemmel play as White?
As White, Sebastian Laemmel's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Laemmel play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Laemmel most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Sebastian Laemmel's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Laemmel is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Sebastian Laemmel played?
Our database contains 72 games by Sebastian Laemmel, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Laemmel?
72 games by Sebastian Laemmel 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.