Prepare against Sebastian Zehnter
DEU · World #6,514 classical · FIDE ID 24608670
When preparing against Sebastian Zehnter, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 213 games by Sebastian Zehnter, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Zehnter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Zehnter 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 | 2,235 | 2,274 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 86 | 77 | 50 | 40.4% |
| As White | 112 | 50 | 41 | 21 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 101 | 36 | 36 | 29 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Zehnter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Zehnter's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 52.7% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 26 | 23.2% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 23 | 20.5% | 65.2% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Zehnter usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Zehnter usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Zehnter usually continues exd5 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Zehnter usually continues c4 (85.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Zehnter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Zehnter usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 49.0% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 20 | 39.2% | 42.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 84.4% | 51.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 12.5% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Sebastian Zehnter's chess games
All 213 games by Sebastian Zehnter in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 86 wins, 77 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Felix Graf | 2,476 | 85th ch-GER | D07 |
| Nov 2014 | Martin Breutigam | 2,409 | 85th ch-GER | D10 |
| Dec 2023 | Tobias Kolb | 2,329 | Oberliga Bayern 2324 | D30 |
| Jul 2005 | Davit Benidze | 2,243 | Wch U14 | D07 |
| Feb 2023 | Georg Schmidt | 2,241 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2223 | C36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2003 | 22 | 15 | 1,796 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2005 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,009 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2001 | 11 | 7 | 1,239 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 62th | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,122 |
| 79th chA-Bayern | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,334 |
| BSJ Elo-B | 2003 | 9 | 7 | 2,208 |
| 85th ch-GER | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,337 |
| 56th ch-Unterfranken M2 | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 1,971 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Zehnter's chess games?
213 games by Sebastian Zehnter, from Apr 2004 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 Zehnter has played.
What does Sebastian Zehnter play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Sebastian Zehnter opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.b3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Zehnter answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Zehnter play as White?
As White, Sebastian Zehnter's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Zehnter play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Zehnter most often plays: Queen's Gambit (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Sebastian Zehnter's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Zehnter is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Sebastian Zehnter played?
Our database contains 213 games by Sebastian Zehnter, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 77 draws, 50 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Zehnter?
213 games by Sebastian Zehnter 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.