Prepare against Sebastian Rudolph
DEU · World #136,065 classical · FIDE ID 12958018
When preparing against Sebastian Rudolph, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 39 games by Sebastian Rudolph, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Rudolph's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Rudolph 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 | 1,630 | 1,630 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,566 | 1,566 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,550 | 1,550 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 46.2% |
| As White | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Rudolph's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Rudolph's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 90.5% | 73.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 73.7% score
- …e5 (63% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Sebastian Rudolph's chess games
All 39 games by Sebastian Rudolph in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Michel Fuhrmann | 1,572 | ch-Hessen U12 | C48 |
| Aug 2026 | Felix Nie | 1,526 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | B-Open | C50 |
| Apr 2015 | Nikolaj Shustikov | 1,230 | ch-Hessen U17 Open | C50 |
| Apr 2015 | Dominik Scheithauer | 1,091 | ch-Hessen U17 Open | C65 |
| Mar 2015 | Moritz Abraham | 788 | ch-Hessen U17 Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen U12 | 2013 | 13 | 7 | 1,052 |
| 5. Kurt Pape-Open | B-Open | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,695 |
| ch-Hessen U17 Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,293 |
| 4th Vellmar Open C | 2012 | 7 | 4 | – |
| ch-Hessen Bezirk1 U14 | 2014 | 5 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Rudolph's chess games?
39 games by Sebastian Rudolph, from Dec 2015 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 Rudolph has played.
What does Sebastian Rudolph play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Sebastian Rudolph opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Rudolph answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Rudolph play as White?
As White, Sebastian Rudolph's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Rudolph play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Rudolph most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Sebastian Rudolph's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Rudolph is currently rated 1,630 in classical chess, 1,566 in rapid and 1,550 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,630 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sebastian Rudolph played?
Our database contains 39 games by Sebastian Rudolph, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Rudolph?
39 games by Sebastian Rudolph 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.