Prepare against Sebastian Voelker
DEU · World #34,380 classical · FIDE ID 4678532
Our database contains 244 games by Sebastian Voelker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Voelker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Voelker 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 | 1,962 | 2,108 | Nov 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 33.2% |
| As White | 126 | 50 | 38 | 38 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 118 | 31 | 43 | 44 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Voelker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Voelker's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 100.0% | 54.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Voelker usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Voelker usually continues d4 (51.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Voelker usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 43 | 97.7% | 57.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 40.0% | 30.6% |
| d5 | 17 | 37.8% | 41.2% |
| c6 | 7 | 15.6% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Sebastian Voelker's chess games
All 244 games by Sebastian Voelker 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: 81 wins, 81 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Raymond Schneider | 2,285 | 40th Arco Open | C02 |
| Aug 1998 | Juergen Delitzsch | 2,255 | 69th chB-Bayern | C06 |
| Jan 1995 | Heiko Schneider | 2,235 | Badenweiler Open | E12 |
| Oct 2018 | Heiko Felgendreher | 2,234 | 40th Arco Open | B90 |
| Dec 2011 | Toni Sandmeier | 2,230 | Oberliga Baden 1112 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MB | 1994 | 16 | 6 | 1,869 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2006 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,948 |
| ch-Baden MT | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,137 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,998 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,901 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| 40th Arco Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,172 |
| Badenweiler Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,267 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Voelker's chess games?
244 games by Sebastian Voelker, 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 Voelker has played.
What does Sebastian Voelker play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Sebastian Voelker opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Voelker answers 1...c6 (98% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Voelker play as White?
As White, Sebastian Voelker's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Voelker play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Voelker most often plays: Slav Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Sebastian Voelker's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Voelker is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Sebastian Voelker played?
Our database contains 244 games by Sebastian Voelker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 81 draws, 82 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Voelker?
244 games by Sebastian Voelker 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.