Prepare against Sebastian Schafranietz
FM · DEU · World #3,400 classical · FIDE ID 4632516
When preparing against Sebastian Schafranietz, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 269 games by Sebastian Schafranietz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Schafranietz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Schafranietz 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 | 2,323 | 2,364 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,287 | 2,337 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 269 | 98 | 101 | 70 | 36.4% |
| As White | 134 | 54 | 49 | 31 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 135 | 44 | 52 | 39 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Schafranietz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Schafranietz's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 59.0% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 51 | 38.1% | 55.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Schafranietz usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Schafranietz usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Schafranietz usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Schafranietz usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Schafranietz usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Schafranietz usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 56.9% | 53.4% |
| e5 | 20 | 39.2% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 55.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 21 | 42.9% | 45.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Sebastian Schafranietz's chess games
All 269 games by Sebastian Schafranietz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 98 wins, 101 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D42 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Aleksandr Karpatchev | 2,488 | Neuhausen IM | C56 |
| Nov 2005 | Mikhail M Ivanov | 2,457 | Pforzheim Baden Challenge | B06 |
| Jan 2000 | Reiner Junker | 2,410 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9900 | A83 |
| Nov 2005 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,410 | Pforzheim Baden Challenge | C66 |
| Dec 2006 | Lothar Arnold | 2,370 | BL2-Sued 0607 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden | 1999 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,269 |
| ch-Baden HT1 | 1994 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| Eppingen Open | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 2,320 |
| Neuhausen IM | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 2,309 |
| Pforzheim Baden Challenge | 2005 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,406 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,208 |
| 18th Boeblingen Open | 2001 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,355 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,374 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Schafranietz's chess games?
269 games by Sebastian Schafranietz, from Apr 2003 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 Schafranietz has played.
What does Sebastian Schafranietz play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Sebastian Schafranietz opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Schafranietz answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Schafranietz play as White?
As White, Sebastian Schafranietz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Schafranietz play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Schafranietz most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Sebastian Schafranietz's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Schafranietz is currently rated 2,323 in classical chess, 2,287 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,364 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Sebastian Schafranietz played?
Our database contains 269 games by Sebastian Schafranietz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 101 draws, 70 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Schafranietz?
269 games by Sebastian Schafranietz 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.