Prepare against Sebastian Placer
Czechia · World #12,066 classical · FIDE ID 399256
Our database contains 135 games by Sebastian Placer, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Placer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Placer 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 | 2,140 | 2,196 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,085 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 43 | 44 | 48 | 31.9% |
| As White | 67 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 68 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Placer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Placer's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 70.1% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 19 | 28.4% | 39.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Placer usually continues c4 (48.3% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Placer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Placer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 39.5% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Placer usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Placer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Placer usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 76.5% | 44.2% |
| c6 | 7 | 20.6% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 78.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Sebastian Placer's chess games
All 135 games by Sebastian Placer in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 43 wins, 44 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E08 | Catalan | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D70 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Pavel Flajsman | 2,221 | chT2A-CZE 2223 | C54 |
| Jul 2021 | Andreas Bachofner | 2,220 | Ceske Budejovice Open | C00 |
| Aug 2022 | Jakub Petr | 2,220 | 20th Ricany Open | A01 |
| Aug 2023 | Dominik Vecera | 2,218 | Jesenik Open A | B19 |
| Jul 2021 | Marian Kantorik | 2,212 | Ceske Budejovice Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2024 | 32 | 18 | 2,174 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 26 | 15 | 2,076 |
| chT2A-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,022 |
| chT2C-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,928 |
| ch-CZE | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,086 |
| 20th Ricany Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,960 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,985 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,038 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Placer's chess games?
135 games by Sebastian Placer, from Mar 2016 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 Placer has played.
What does Sebastian Placer play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Sebastian Placer opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Placer answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Placer play as White?
As White, Sebastian Placer's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Placer play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Placer most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Sebastian Placer's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Placer is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Sebastian Placer played?
Our database contains 135 games by Sebastian Placer, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 44 draws, 48 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Placer?
135 games by Sebastian Placer 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.