Prepare against Sebastian Leidorf
DEU · World #19,741 classical · FIDE ID 24639001
When preparing against Sebastian Leidorf, expect 1.c4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 147 games by Sebastian Leidorf, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Leidorf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Leidorf 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 | 2,060 | 2,144 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,072 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 52 | 46 | 49 | 35.4% |
| As White | 75 | 28 | 21 | 26 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 72 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Leidorf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Leidorf's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 66 | 88.0% | 49.2% |
| e4 | 9 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 88% of White games, 49.2% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Leidorf usually continues g3 (47.2% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Leidorf usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Leidorf usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (78% of these games) — Leidorf usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Leidorf usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 54.5% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 9 | 27.3% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 40.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 40.9% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
Sebastian Leidorf's chess games
All 147 games by Sebastian Leidorf in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 52 wins, 46 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Elizaveta Martynyuk | 2,302 | 25th Chigorin Memorial | C11 |
| Aug 2020 | Tim Hoffmann | 2,155 | DSOL 02 Liga Gr-C 1st | A29 |
| Dec 2013 | Albert Termeulen | 2,121 | 51st Groningen Open compact A | A36 |
| Jun 2020 | Harald Matthey | 2,062 | DSOL 02 Liga Gr-C 1st | A37 |
| Jul 2020 | Dieter Einwiller | 2,047 | DSOL 02 Liga Gr-C 1st | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chA-Hessen | 2018 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,010 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,692 |
| 25th Chigorin Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| ch-Hessen U17 | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Open B | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,931 |
| ch-Hessen Gr-B | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,878 |
| 25th Wiesbaden Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,929 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Leidorf's chess games?
147 games by Sebastian Leidorf, from Jul 2006 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 Leidorf has played.
What does Sebastian Leidorf play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Sebastian Leidorf opens with 1.c4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Leidorf answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Leidorf play as White?
As White, Sebastian Leidorf's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Leidorf play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Leidorf most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Sebastian Leidorf's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Leidorf is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Sebastian Leidorf played?
Our database contains 147 games by Sebastian Leidorf, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 46 draws, 49 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Leidorf?
147 games by Sebastian Leidorf 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.