Prepare against Sebastian Pogan
DEU · World #33,280 classical · FIDE ID 24673587
When preparing against Sebastian Pogan, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Sebastian Pogan, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Pogan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Pogan 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 | 1,968 | 1,969 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Pogan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Pogan's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Pogan usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Pogan usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Pogan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 40% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Pogan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Pogan usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Pogan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Sebastian Pogan's chess games
All 45 games by Sebastian Pogan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 15 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Thomas Imhof | 2,141 | ch-Wuerttemberg Cand | E28 |
| Dec 2010 | Ingo Klaus | 2,043 | 34th Zuerich Open B | E24 |
| Dec 2007 | Beini Ma | 1,953 | chT-GER U16 | B78 |
| Dec 2010 | Harry Hoang | 1,861 | 34th Zuerich Open B | D52 |
| Dec 2010 | Tomas Sach | 1,815 | 34th Zuerich Open B | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg Cand | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,057 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,897 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U14 | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 1,441 |
| ch-Wuertemberg U12 | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,237 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 1,920 |
| 34th Zuerich Open B | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2,009 |
| 3rd Deizisau Open | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1,794 |
| 16th Vienna Open | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,795 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Pogan's chess games?
45 games by Sebastian Pogan, from Apr 2007 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 Pogan has played.
What does Sebastian Pogan play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Sebastian Pogan opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Pogan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Pogan play as White?
As White, Sebastian Pogan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Pogan play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Pogan most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Sebastian Pogan's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Pogan is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Sebastian Pogan played?
Our database contains 45 games by Sebastian Pogan, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Pogan?
45 games by Sebastian Pogan 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.