Prepare against Sebastian Straetker
DEU · World #49,688 classical · FIDE ID 24697621
When preparing against Sebastian Straetker, expect 1.Nf3 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 59 games by Sebastian Straetker, covering Feb 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Straetker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Straetker 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 | 1,895 | 1,902 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,946 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,930 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 12 | 26 | 21 | 20.3% |
| As White | 29 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 30 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 16.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 166 rated games against 152 different opponents, across 21 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 114 | 40 | 44 | 30 | 35.1% | 1,812 | 1,850 | 20 |
| Rapid | 21 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 23.8% | 1,871 | 1,921 | 6 |
| Blitz | 31 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 41.9% | 1,936 | 1,907 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 53 | 7 | 16 | 30 | 13.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 73 | 39 | 28 | 6 | 53.4% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1,784 | 1,841 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1,920 | 2,000 |
| 2024 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 1,910 | 1,885 |
| 2021 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1,747 | 1,694 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2,092 | 2,012 |
| 2019 | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 1,928 | 1,914 |
| 2018 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 1,786 | 1,833 |
| 2017 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1,855 | 1,880 |
| 2016 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1,683 | 1,883 |
| 2015 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1,697 | 1,997 |
| 2014 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1,745 | 1,974 |
| 2013 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1,948 | 1,848 |
| 2012 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1,737 | 1,851 |
| 2011 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1,892 | 1,692 |
| 2008 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1,840 | 1,440 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Straetker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Straetker's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 37.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 24.1% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 24.1% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Straetker usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Straetker usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Straetker usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Straetker usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Straetker usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Straetker usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
Sebastian Straetker's chess games
All 59 games by Sebastian Straetker in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 26 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Alexandr Kartsev | 2,090 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2122 | D10 |
| Jul 2017 | Andreas Christensen | 1,809 | 30th Kiel Open | C06 |
| Aug 2018 | Wolfgang Kunkel | 1,681 | 31st Kiel Open | D07 |
| Jul 2018 | Jona Bungarten | 1,546 | 31st Kiel Open | C42 |
| Jul 2017 | Kolja Maas | 1,527 | 30th Kiel Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Kiel Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,757 |
| 30th Kiel Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,885 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,009 |
| ch-Oberfranken U18 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,437 |
| ch-Oberfranken 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,657 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,797 |
| ch-Oberfranken | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,482 |
| 27th Erfurt HT Open | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,812 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Straetker's chess games?
59 games by Sebastian Straetker, from Feb 2013 to Oct 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 Straetker has played.
What does Sebastian Straetker play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Sebastian Straetker opens with 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Straetker answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Straetker play as White?
As White, Sebastian Straetker's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Straetker play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Straetker most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Sebastian Straetker's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Straetker is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sebastian Straetker played?
Our database contains 59 games by Sebastian Straetker, covering Feb 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 26 draws, 21 losses (20.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Straetker?
59 games by Sebastian Straetker 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.