Prepare against Sebastian Schless
DEU · World #34,754 classical · FIDE ID 4697987
When preparing against Sebastian Schless, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 69 games by Sebastian Schless, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Schless's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Schless 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 | 1,960 | 2,072 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 1,988 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 30 | 6 | 33 | 43.5% |
| As White | 35 | 16 | 4 | 15 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Schless's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Schless's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 77.1% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 14.3% | 10.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Schless usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Schless usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Schless usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 10.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Schless usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Schless usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Schless usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
Sebastian Schless's chess games
All 69 games by Sebastian Schless in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 30 wins, 6 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Stefan Schork | 2,170 | 13th Recklinghausen Open | C41 |
| May 2026 | Jan Vortmeier | 2,168 | 13. Krefelder Pfingstopen 2026 | E92 |
| Aug 2002 | Detlev Kloss | 2,115 | 13th Recklinghausen Open | B21 |
| Aug 2002 | Roman Orth | 2,073 | 13th Recklinghausen Open | B21 |
| Aug 2002 | Jozef Czarnik | 2,059 | 13th Recklinghausen Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 21 | 11.5 | 1,839 |
| 13th Recklinghausen Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,208 |
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 9 | 1.5 | – |
| 13. Krefelder Pfingstopen 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,091 |
| 18th Rheinhausen-ch Open | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,775 |
| Krefeld Christmas Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,750 |
| 6th Duisburg Open | 1999 | 6 | 1 | 1,454 |
| Duisburg Open | 2000 | 4 | 2 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Schless's chess games?
69 games by Sebastian Schless, from Jul 2003 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 Schless has played.
What does Sebastian Schless play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Sebastian Schless opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Schless answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...g6 (45% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Schless play as White?
As White, Sebastian Schless's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Schless play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Schless most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Sebastian Schless's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Schless is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (May 2010).
How many games has Sebastian Schless played?
Our database contains 69 games by Sebastian Schless, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 6 draws, 33 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Schless?
69 games by Sebastian Schless 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.