Prepare against Sebastian Raum
DEU · World #9,619 classical · FIDE ID 24673935
Our database contains 165 games by Sebastian Raum, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Raum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Raum 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 | 2,176 | 2,176 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 61 | 53 | 51 | 37.0% |
| As White | 83 | 37 | 27 | 19 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 82 | 24 | 26 | 32 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Raum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Raum's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 100.0% | 60.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Raum usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Raum usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Raum usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 97.6% | 46.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
Sebastian Raum's chess games
All 165 games by Sebastian Raum in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 61 wins, 53 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Daniel Malek | 2,341 | 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B12 |
| Jun 2011 | Rasmus Svane | 2,297 | ch-GER U18 | C01 |
| Jun 2011 | Maximilian Berchtenbreiter | 2,284 | ch-GER U18 | B29 |
| Jul 2011 | Moritz Nazarenus | 2,245 | 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | A65 |
| Feb 2015 | Lars Meineke | 2,230 | Oberliga Nord W 1415 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2010 | 21 | 12 | 1,877 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2011 | 20 | 11 | 1,901 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U14 | 2007 | 18 | 9 | 1,441 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U16 | 2009 | 18 | 10 | 1,734 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2013 | 14 | 6 | 2,084 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,287 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U12 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,108 |
| 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,384 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Raum's chess games?
165 games by Sebastian Raum, from Oct 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 Raum has played.
What does Sebastian Raum play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Sebastian Raum opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Raum answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Raum play as White?
As White, Sebastian Raum's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Raum play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Raum most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Sebastian Raum's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Raum is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sebastian Raum played?
Our database contains 165 games by Sebastian Raum, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 53 draws, 51 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Raum?
165 games by Sebastian Raum 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.