Prepare against Sebastian Riechenberg
DEU · World #12,287 classical · FIDE ID 34605231
When preparing against Sebastian Riechenberg, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 87 games by Sebastian Riechenberg, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Riechenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Riechenberg 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 | 2,138 | 2,243 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,060 | 2,159 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,188 | 2,204 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 24 | 28 | 35 | 27.6% |
| As White | 42 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 11 | 11 | 23 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Riechenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Riechenberg's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 47.6% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 15 | 35.7% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.9% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 55.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Riechenberg usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Riechenberg usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Riechenberg usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Riechenberg usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Riechenberg usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Riechenberg usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 51.9% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 13 | 48.1% | 15.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
Sebastian Riechenberg's chess games
All 87 games by Sebastian Riechenberg in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - Aug 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: 24 wins, 28 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Pascal Brunke | 2,270 | 42nd Muensterland Open | E06 |
| Oct 2025 | Gergely Mann | 2,194 | 42nd Muensterland Open | A91 |
| Oct 2025 | Gachatur Kazarjan | 2,192 | 28th Hoogeveen Open | A06 |
| Oct 2025 | Sven Winter | 2,119 | 28th Hoogeveen Open | B22 |
| Jul 2026 | Hylarides,Charlie Ronald | 2,090 | Dutch Open 2026 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Hoogeveen Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,179 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,517 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,989 |
| Dutch Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,079 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,664 |
| 41st Muensterland Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,099 |
| 42nd Muensterland Open | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,268 |
| Bayern Jubilar U12 | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,339 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Riechenberg's chess games?
87 games by Sebastian Riechenberg, from Sep 2021 to Aug 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 Riechenberg has played.
What does Sebastian Riechenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Sebastian Riechenberg opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Riechenberg answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Riechenberg play as White?
As White, Sebastian Riechenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Riechenberg play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Riechenberg most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Sebastian Riechenberg's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Riechenberg is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,060 in rapid and 2,188 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Sebastian Riechenberg played?
Our database contains 87 games by Sebastian Riechenberg, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 28 draws, 35 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Riechenberg?
87 games by Sebastian Riechenberg 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.