Prepare against Sebastian Ludwig
DEU · World #20,876 classical · FIDE ID 4692780
Our database contains 107 games by Sebastian Ludwig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Ludwig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Ludwig 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 | 2,050 | 2,082 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,024 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,047 | 2,057 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 32 | 40 | 35 | 29.9% |
| As White | 54 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 53 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Ludwig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Ludwig's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 51.9% | 44.6% |
| e4 | 15 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 7.4% | 62.5% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ludwig usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ludwig usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Ludwig usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ludwig usually continues c3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ludwig usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Ludwig usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 88.5% | 63.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 29.4% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
Sebastian Ludwig's chess games
All 107 games by Sebastian Ludwig in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 40 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Walter Strobel | 2,275 | ch-Wuerttemberg B | C06 |
| May 2014 | Richard Dudek | 2,262 | ch-Stuttgart A int | C06 |
| May 2012 | Axel Naumann | 2,168 | ch-Stuttgart A int | B22 |
| Aug 2002 | Alexander Probst | 2,113 | Wuerttemberg Candidate Open | E01 |
| Mar 2024 | Walter Pohl | 2,086 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2324 | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chA-Stuttgart | 2004 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,949 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2014 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,127 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg B | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,003 |
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 1,834 |
| Wuerttemberg Candidate Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,059 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,021 |
| Regionalliga SW 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U18 | 2002 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Ludwig's chess games?
107 games by Sebastian Ludwig, from Apr 2003 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 Ludwig has played.
What does Sebastian Ludwig play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Sebastian Ludwig opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Ludwig answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Ludwig play as White?
As White, Sebastian Ludwig's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Ludwig play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Ludwig most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Sebastian Ludwig's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Ludwig is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid and 2,047 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Sebastian Ludwig played?
Our database contains 107 games by Sebastian Ludwig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 40 draws, 35 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Ludwig?
107 games by Sebastian Ludwig 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.