Prepare against Sebastian Rudolf
FM · DEU · World #5,218 classical · FIDE ID 24609390
When preparing against Sebastian Rudolf, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 36.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 412 games by Sebastian Rudolf, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Rudolf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Rudolf 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 | 2,268 | 2,317 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,274 | 2,274 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 412 | 185 | 119 | 108 | 44.9% |
| As White | 214 | 102 | 55 | 57 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 198 | 83 | 64 | 51 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Rudolf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Rudolf's side.
First moves as White (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 206 | 96.3% | 62.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.3% | 21.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues d4 (63.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 21.4% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 102 | 85.7% | 61.8% |
| c6 | 14 | 11.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 86.2% | 53.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.9% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.9% | 87.5% |
Sebastian Rudolf's chess games
All 412 games by Sebastian Rudolf in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 185 wins, 119 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 31 | 18/8/5 | 58.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 30 | 15/11/4 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 14/10/10 | 41.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 30 | 11/13/6 | 36.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Piotr Bobras | 2,568 | Dresden ZMD Open | B84 |
| Aug 2007 | Robert Kuczynski | 2,490 | 16th Apolda Open | B90 |
| May 2011 | Boris Grimberg | 2,464 | ch-GER Net qual1 U25 | B13 |
| May 2009 | Atila Gajo Figura | 2,417 | ch-GER Net qual2 U25 | B55 |
| Jul 2007 | Gunter Spiess | 2,405 | Dresden ZMD Open | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2009 | 29 | 14 | 2,236 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2002 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,481 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2000 | 22 | 12 | – |
| chT-GER U12 | 2002 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,509 |
| ch-Sachsen U16 | 2006 | 14 | 9 | 1,873 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2006 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,180 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 2,030 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U25 | 2011 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Rudolf's chess games?
412 games by Sebastian Rudolf, from Oct 2004 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 Rudolf has played.
What does Sebastian Rudolf play on the first move as White?
Across 214 games with White in our database, Sebastian Rudolf opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Rudolf answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Rudolf play as White?
As White, Sebastian Rudolf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 58.1% win rate); Scotch Game (30 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 214 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Rudolf play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Rudolf most often plays: Benoni Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 198 games.
What is Sebastian Rudolf's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Rudolf is currently rated 2,268 in classical chess, 2,274 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Sebastian Rudolf played?
Our database contains 412 games by Sebastian Rudolf, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 119 draws, 108 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Rudolf?
412 games by Sebastian Rudolf 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.