Prepare against Sebastian Lessing
DEU · World #137,831 classical · FIDE ID 24683884
When preparing against Sebastian Lessing, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 69 games by Sebastian Lessing, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Lessing's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Lessing 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 | 1,885 | 1,899 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,892 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 19 | 18 | 32 | 27.5% |
| As White | 35 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 34 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Lessing's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Lessing's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 48.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 11 | 31.4% | 63.6% |
| e3 | 5 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Lessing usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Lessing usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Lessing usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 31% of White games, 63.6% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Lessing usually continues e4 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Lessing usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Lessing usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 36.8% | 14.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Sebastian Lessing's chess games
All 69 games by Sebastian Lessing in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 19 wins, 18 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Werner Kies | 2,089 | ch-Leverkusen Open | B40 |
| Jul 2011 | Thomas Bausch | 1,953 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | B88 |
| Feb 2011 | Werner Heister | 1,879 | 9th Leverkusen Bayer Open | D00 |
| Jul 2011 | Pornchai Ertelt | 1,705 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | A40 |
| Jan 2005 | Armin Cremerius | 1,685 | ch-Leverkusen Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2010 | 26 | 9.5 | 1,575 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,794 |
| Leverkusen Open | 2004 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,273 |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,685 |
| 9th Leverkusen Bayer Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,840 |
| 15th ch-Leverkusen | 2003 | 6 | 1 | 1,242 |
| 8th Cologne Longerich Open | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 1,910 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 1112 | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,505 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Lessing's chess games?
69 games by Sebastian Lessing, from May 2011 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 Lessing has played.
What does Sebastian Lessing play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Sebastian Lessing opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.Nc3 (31% of games), 1.e3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Lessing answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Lessing play as White?
As White, Sebastian Lessing's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Lessing play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Lessing most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Sebastian Lessing's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Lessing is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Sebastian Lessing played?
Our database contains 69 games by Sebastian Lessing, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 18 draws, 32 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Lessing?
69 games by Sebastian Lessing 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.