Prepare against Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing
DEU · World #68,874 classical · FIDE ID 1270489
When preparing against Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 42 games by Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing, covering Feb 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing 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 | 1,825 | 1,851 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,833 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 55.0% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 45.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 45.5% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Wernke-Schmiesing usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Wernke-Schmiesing usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Wernke-Schmiesing usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Wernke-Schmiesing usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Wernke-Schmiesing usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Wernke-Schmiesing usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing's chess games
All 42 games by Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Robert Lau | 2,189 | Verden Open B | D13 |
| Jan 2011 | Bernhard Kuenitz | 1,916 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | A36 |
| Aug 2023 | Friedjof Harms | 1,872 | 2nd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open A | B13 |
| Aug 2023 | Heinz-Burkhard Heuermann | 1,850 | 2nd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open A | E68 |
| Dec 2022 | Harm Schroeder | 1,703 | Bremen Silvester Open B | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2011 | 21 | 10 | 1,438 |
| Verden Open B | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,644 |
| 2nd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open A | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,759 |
| Bremen Silvester Open B | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,709 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing's chess games?
42 games by Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing, from Feb 2023 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 Wernke-Schmiesing has played.
What does Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing play as White?
As White, Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing played?
Our database contains 42 games by Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing, covering Feb 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing?
42 games by Sebastian Wernke-Schmiesing 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.