Prepare against Sebastian Siebrecht
GM · DEU · World #2,295 classical · FIDE ID 4609352
When preparing against Sebastian Siebrecht, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (32%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 17.4% over 46 games.
Our database contains 1,676 games by Sebastian Siebrecht, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Siebrecht's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Siebrecht 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 | 2,368 | 2,508 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,345 | 2,418 | Sep 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,291 | 2,454 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,676 | 728 | 435 | 513 | 43.4% |
| As White | 860 | 407 | 227 | 226 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 816 | 321 | 208 | 287 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Siebrecht's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Siebrecht's side.
First moves as White (860 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 506 | 58.8% | 62.3% |
| c4 | 159 | 18.5% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 120 | 14.0% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 48 | 5.6% | 49.0% |
| g3 | 23 | 2.7% | 56.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Siebrecht usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Siebrecht usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Siebrecht usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Siebrecht usually continues Nc3 (66.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Siebrecht usually continues Nc3 (76.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Siebrecht usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (369 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 256 | 69.4% | 57.8% |
| g6 | 77 | 20.9% | 44.2% |
| d6 | 24 | 6.5% | 47.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 1.1% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 89 | 31.9% | 46.1% |
| g6 | 85 | 30.5% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 49 | 17.6% | 37.8% |
| f5 | 22 | 7.9% | 34.1% |
| c5 | 20 | 7.2% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 13 | 4.7% | 53.8% |
Sebastian Siebrecht's chess games
All 1,676 games by Sebastian Siebrecht 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: 728 wins, 435 draws, 513 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | Indian Defense | 120 | 57/36/27 | 47.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 74 | 29/28/17 | 39.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 56 | 28/10/18 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 44 | 21/14/9 | 47.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 42 | 18/10/14 | 42.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 41 | 23/8/10 | 56.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 35 | 13/10/12 | 37.1% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 32 | 12/11/9 | 37.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 31 | 10/10/11 | 32.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 30 | 18/6/6 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 199 | 91/42/66 | 45.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 173 | 70/43/60 | 40.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 46 | 8/19/19 | 17.4% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 12/9/14 | 34.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 32 | 8/13/11 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 30 | 13/5/12 | 43.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 25 | 10/7/8 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 25 | 5/5/15 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 25 | 6/10/9 | 24.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Murtas Kazhgaleyev | 2,637 | 73rd Tata Steel C | E71 |
| Aug 2001 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 2,609 | Trophy Chessgalaxy | B84 |
| Nov 2010 | Julian Radulski | 2,594 | 14th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A85 |
| Jun 2005 | Dusko Pavasovic | 2,593 | 6th ch-EU | D45 |
| Feb 2005 | Mladen Palac | 2,575 | Cannes Open | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW | 2000 | 65 | 43.5 | 2,375 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2020 | 29 | 9 | 2,238 |
| Elekes Memorial | 1994 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,438 |
| ch-Hamburg int | 2004 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,369 |
| Dieren Open | 2010 | 18 | 12 | 2,398 |
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,290 |
| Bundesliga 2013-14 | 2014 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,490 |
| Bundesliga 2010-11 | 2011 | 13 | 6 | 2,412 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Daniel Fridman (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Siebrecht's chess games?
1,676 games by Sebastian Siebrecht, 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 Siebrecht has played.
What does Sebastian Siebrecht play on the first move as White?
Across 860 games with White in our database, Sebastian Siebrecht opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Siebrecht answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Siebrecht play as White?
As White, Sebastian Siebrecht's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (120 games, 47.5% win rate); Slav Defense (74 games, 39.2% win rate); English Opening (56 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 860 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Siebrecht play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Siebrecht most often plays: Sicilian (199 games, 45.7% win rate); Modern Defense (173 games, 40.5% win rate); Slav Defense (46 games, 17.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 816 games.
What is Sebastian Siebrecht's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Siebrecht is currently rated 2,368 in classical chess, 2,345 in rapid and 2,291 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,508 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Sebastian Siebrecht played?
Our database contains 1,676 games by Sebastian Siebrecht, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 728 wins, 435 draws, 513 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Siebrecht?
1,676 games by Sebastian Siebrecht 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.