Prepare against Sebastian Pallas
DEU · World #6,405 classical · FIDE ID 12905453
When preparing against Sebastian Pallas, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 23.3% over 43 games.
Our database contains 372 games by Sebastian Pallas, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Pallas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Pallas 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 | 2,237 | 2,320 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,292 | 2,315 | Sep 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,200 | 2,299 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 372 | 146 | 115 | 111 | 39.2% |
| As White | 189 | 83 | 58 | 48 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 183 | 63 | 57 | 63 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Pallas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Pallas's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 179 | 94.7% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 4.8% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Pallas usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Pallas usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Pallas usually continues d4 (65.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Pallas usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pallas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 98.0% | 46.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 84.6% | 53.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
Sebastian Pallas's chess games
All 372 games by Sebastian Pallas 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: 146 wins, 115 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 11/12/8 | 35.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 28 | 11/8/9 | 39.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 13/7/3 | 56.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 10/15/18 | 23.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Vitaly Sivuk | 2,518 | BL2-Ost 2122 | B00 |
| Jan 2020 | Robert Baskin | 2,406 | 32nd Staufer Open | B17 |
| Nov 2018 | Jaroslav Bures | 2,395 | Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | D70 |
| May 2018 | Julius Muckle | 2,344 | ch-GER U18 | E60 |
| Jan 2026 | Petr Velicka | 2,344 | 36th Staufer Open 2025 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2020 | 35 | 15 | 2,010 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2010 | 22 | 13 | 1,451 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2012 | 22 | 15 | 1,847 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2014 | 18 | 11 | 2,044 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 2,263 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,373 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 2,045 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,306 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Pallas's chess games?
372 games by Sebastian Pallas, 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 Pallas has played.
What does Sebastian Pallas play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Sebastian Pallas opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Pallas answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Pallas play as White?
As White, Sebastian Pallas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Scotch Game (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 56.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Pallas play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Pallas most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 23.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 183 games.
What is Sebastian Pallas's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Pallas is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess, 2,292 in rapid and 2,200 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Sebastian Pallas played?
Our database contains 372 games by Sebastian Pallas, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 115 draws, 111 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Pallas?
372 games by Sebastian Pallas 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.