Prepare against Sebastian Lawrenz
DEU · World #39,897 classical · FIDE ID 12959626
When preparing against Sebastian Lawrenz, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 68 games by Sebastian Lawrenz, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Lawrenz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Lawrenz 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 | 1,936 | 1,945 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 1,986 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 32 | 18 | 18 | 47.1% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 37 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Lawrenz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Lawrenz's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 58.1% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 9 | 29.0% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 12.9% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 72.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Lawrenz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Lawrenz usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lawrenz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Lawrenz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lawrenz usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Lawrenz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 27.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Sebastian Lawrenz's chess games
All 68 games by Sebastian Lawrenz in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 32 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Paleface Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Ralf-Axel Simon | 2,129 | 1st Berlin Lieb Memorial | E94 |
| Aug 2015 | Nicolas Relea | 2,085 | 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B48 |
| Jun 2015 | Markus Penner | 2,051 | 1st Berlin Lieb Memorial | B01 |
| Nov 2018 | Frank Hoppe | 2,014 | 21st Berlin Eckbauer Open | C06 |
| Nov 2016 | Michael Grosse | 1,934 | 19th Berlin Eckbauer Open | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,069 |
| 16th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| 15th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| Berlin Spring Open B | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 1,813 |
| 19th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,914 |
| 14th Zehlendorf Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
| 3rd Berlin Lieb Memorial | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,817 |
| 21st Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Lawrenz's chess games?
68 games by Sebastian Lawrenz, from Jun 2014 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 Lawrenz has played.
What does Sebastian Lawrenz play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Sebastian Lawrenz opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Lawrenz answers 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Lawrenz play as White?
As White, Sebastian Lawrenz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Lawrenz play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Lawrenz most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Sebastian Lawrenz's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Lawrenz is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Sebastian Lawrenz played?
Our database contains 68 games by Sebastian Lawrenz, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Lawrenz?
68 games by Sebastian Lawrenz 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.