Prepare against Sebastian Reimann
FM · DEU · World #3,244 classical · FIDE ID 12928054
When preparing against Sebastian Reimann, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 66.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 231 games by Sebastian Reimann, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Reimann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Reimann 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 | 2,328 | 2,369 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,264 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,174 | 2,174 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 86 | 85 | 60 | 37.2% |
| As White | 118 | 49 | 42 | 27 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 113 | 37 | 43 | 33 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Reimann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Reimann's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 89.0% | 59.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.5% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.5% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Reimann usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Reimann usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Reimann usually continues d4 (57.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Reimann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Reimann usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Reimann usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 50.7% | 64.7% |
| e5 | 32 | 47.8% | 54.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 39.3% | 27.3% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 39.3% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 21.4% | 58.3% |
Sebastian Reimann's chess games
All 231 games by Sebastian Reimann in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 86 wins, 85 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/8/1 | 10.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,458 | 2nd Bundesliga Sud 24-25 | C72 |
| Nov 2021 | Branko Tadic | 2,436 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2122 | C41 |
| Nov 2023 | Gerlef Meins | 2,412 | 26th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B89 |
| Aug 2023 | Lukas Schulz | 2,347 | ch-Bavaria 94th | C37 |
| Feb 2025 | Gunter Spiess | 2,343 | 2nd Bundesliga Sud 24-25 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U14 | 2012 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,643 |
| ch-Schwaben A | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | – |
| ch-GER U12 | 2013 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,789 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 24-25 | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,369 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2011 | 11 | 8 | 1,544 |
| BSB IM Norm 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,336 |
| ch-Bavaria 94th | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,433 |
| Rosenheim IM | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Reimann's chess games?
231 games by Sebastian Reimann, from Mar 2012 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 Reimann has played.
What does Sebastian Reimann play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Sebastian Reimann opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Reimann answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Reimann play as White?
As White, Sebastian Reimann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Reimann play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Reimann most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Sebastian Reimann's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Reimann is currently rated 2,328 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,369 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Sebastian Reimann played?
Our database contains 231 games by Sebastian Reimann, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 85 draws, 60 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Reimann?
231 games by Sebastian Reimann 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.