Prepare against Sebastian Schrodt
DEU · World #42,791 classical · FIDE ID 24675563
When preparing against Sebastian Schrodt, expect 1.Nf3 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 98 games by Sebastian Schrodt, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Schrodt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Schrodt 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 | 1,923 | 2,088 | Apr 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 2,010 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 41 | 16 | 41 | 41.8% |
| As White | 51 | 20 | 6 | 25 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 47 | 21 | 10 | 16 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Schrodt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Schrodt's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 42 | 82.4% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 9.8% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 7.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 82% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Schrodt usually continues g3 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schrodt usually continues c4 (26.9% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Schrodt usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e6 (60% of these games) — Schrodt usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Schrodt usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Schrodt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Sebastian Schrodt's chess games
All 98 games by Sebastian Schrodt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 41 wins, 16 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A34 | English Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Hilmir Freyr Heimisson | 2,279 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A30 |
| Jul 2019 | Tim Jaksland | 2,230 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A38 |
| Jul 2019 | Andre Kunz | 2,163 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D11 |
| Apr 2018 | Moritz Gressmann | 2,119 | ch-Berlin MT | A11 |
| Dec 2009 | Wolfgang Schulz | 2,111 | 34th Potsdam Christmas | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 39 | 19.5 | 1,966 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 14 | 8 | 2,063 |
| ch-Berlin MT | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,818 |
| JBLN Ost 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 2,071 |
| 35th Potsdam Christmas | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,860 |
| Greifswald Ryck Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 1,946 |
| 34th Potsdam Christmas | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 2,124 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Schrodt's chess games?
98 games by Sebastian Schrodt, from Apr 2008 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 Schrodt has played.
What does Sebastian Schrodt play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Sebastian Schrodt opens with 1.Nf3 (82% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Schrodt answers 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Schrodt play as White?
As White, Sebastian Schrodt's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (5 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Schrodt play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Schrodt most often plays: Philidor (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Sebastian Schrodt's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Schrodt is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Sebastian Schrodt played?
Our database contains 98 games by Sebastian Schrodt, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 16 draws, 41 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Schrodt?
98 games by Sebastian Schrodt 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.