Prepare against Sebastian Piehler
DEU · World #69,987 classical · FIDE ID 16222032
When preparing against Sebastian Piehler, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 40 games by Sebastian Piehler, covering May 2017 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Piehler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Piehler 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 | 1,823 | 1,823 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,800 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 1,813 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 6 | 19 | 37.5% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Piehler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Piehler's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Piehler usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Piehler usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Piehler usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Piehler usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Piehler usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Piehler usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 30.8% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Sebastian Piehler's chess games
All 40 games by Sebastian Piehler in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | Julian Roesch | 2,051 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | A05 |
| Mar 2022 | Richard Saathoff | 2,032 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2122 | E88 |
| May 2022 | Martin Glitz | 2,027 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2122 | D10 |
| Nov 2026 | Felix Zenker | 2,019 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | C69 |
| Nov 2026 | Jim Sohr | 1,962 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,962 |
| ch-Oberpfalz M2 | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,570 |
| chT-GER Christmas U20 | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,488 |
| DSOL 08 Liga Gr-C 1st | 2020 | 5 | 4 | 1,536 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 2,000 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Nord 2122 | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 2,010 |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 101+ | 2026 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 29th Pardubice Czech Open C | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,469 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Piehler's chess games?
40 games by Sebastian Piehler, from May 2017 to Nov 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 Piehler has played.
What does Sebastian Piehler play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Sebastian Piehler opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.b4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Piehler answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Piehler play as White?
As White, Sebastian Piehler's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Piehler play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Piehler most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Sebastian Piehler's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Piehler is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,823 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Sebastian Piehler played?
Our database contains 40 games by Sebastian Piehler, covering May 2017 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Piehler?
40 games by Sebastian Piehler 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.