Prepare against Sebastian Plischki
IM · DEU · World #5,734 classical · FIDE ID 4637143
When preparing against Sebastian Plischki, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 1,825 games by Sebastian Plischki, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Plischki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Plischki 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 | 2,255 | 2,440 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,322 | 2,486 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,325 | 2,430 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,825 | 819 | 722 | 284 | 44.9% |
| As White | 919 | 473 | 336 | 110 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 906 | 346 | 386 | 174 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Plischki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Plischki's side.
First moves as White (919 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 666 | 72.5% | 68.5% |
| Nf3 | 160 | 17.4% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 79 | 8.6% | 80.4% |
| e4 | 13 | 1.4% | 80.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 68.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Plischki usually continues c4 (68.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Plischki usually continues c4 (70.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Plischki usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Plischki usually continues c4 (74.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Plischki usually continues c4 (69.6% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Plischki usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (427 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 326 | 76.3% | 62.9% |
| e5 | 47 | 11.0% | 56.4% |
| c6 | 23 | 5.4% | 58.7% |
| g6 | 18 | 4.2% | 77.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.2% | 10.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (308 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 254 | 82.5% | 59.3% |
| d5 | 32 | 10.4% | 46.9% |
| g6 | 14 | 4.5% | 85.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.6% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
Sebastian Plischki's chess games
All 1,825 games by Sebastian Plischki in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 819 wins, 722 draws, 284 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 108 | 59/37/12 | 54.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 100 | 50/39/11 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 60 | 33/23/4 | 55.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 58 | 32/22/4 | 55.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 48 | 28/16/4 | 58.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 38 | 22/10/6 | 57.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 37 | 20/12/5 | 54.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 33 | 15/12/6 | 45.5% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 33 | 13/12/8 | 39.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 25 | 8/13/4 | 32.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 137 | 61/55/21 | 44.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 61 | 27/24/10 | 44.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 56 | 17/30/9 | 30.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 46 | 15/21/10 | 32.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 34 | 23/6/5 | 67.6% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 12/12/9 | 36.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 30 | 10/13/7 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 15/8/3 | 57.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 15/8/3 | 57.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 25 | 5/14/6 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,618 | 9th Teplice Open | B43 |
| Jun 2014 | Dimitri Reinderman | 2,617 | 9th Teplice Open | A21 |
| Mar 2004 | Evgenij Agrest | 2,605 | — | E46 |
| Mar 2004 | Andrei Sokolov | 2,584 | — | B07 |
| Jun 2024 | Ilia Smirin | 2,584 | 17th Teplice Open | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2018 | 77 | 57 | 2,387 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2017 | 59 | 39 | 2,315 |
| Prague Opocensky Mem | 2021 | 54 | 27 | 2,338 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2025 | 47 | 33 | 2,328 |
| Marianske Lazne IM-B | 2011 | 29 | 15 | 2,279 |
| ch-Hannover MT | 2009 | 28 | 22.5 | 2,335 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2023 | 25 | 16 | 2,345 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2013 | 25 | 20.5 | 2,373 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sebastian Mueer (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Plischki's chess games?
1,825 games by Sebastian Plischki, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Plischki has played.
What does Sebastian Plischki play on the first move as White?
Across 919 games with White in our database, Sebastian Plischki opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Plischki answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Plischki play as White?
As White, Sebastian Plischki's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (108 games, 54.6% win rate); Indian Defense (100 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (60 games, 55.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 919 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Plischki play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Plischki most often plays: Sicilian (137 games, 44.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (61 games, 44.3% win rate); Indian Defense (56 games, 30.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 906 games.
What is Sebastian Plischki's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Plischki is currently rated 2,255 in classical chess, 2,322 in rapid and 2,325 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,440 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Sebastian Plischki played?
Our database contains 1,825 games by Sebastian Plischki, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 819 wins, 722 draws, 284 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Plischki?
1,825 games by Sebastian Plischki 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.