Prepare against Sebastian Zieringer
DEU · World #40,527 classical · FIDE ID 16222008
When preparing against Sebastian Zieringer, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 54 games by Sebastian Zieringer, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Zieringer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Zieringer 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 | 1,933 | 1,933 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 1,988 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 28 | 14 | 12 | 51.9% |
| As White | 29 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 65.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Zieringer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Zieringer's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 74.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 74.1% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Zieringer usually continues Bc4 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Zieringer usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Zieringer usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Sebastian Zieringer's chess games
All 54 games by Sebastian Zieringer in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 28 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Eric Gabler | 2,071 | Bayernliga U20 1718 | A52 |
| Jul 2019 | Fabian Skoerys | 1,913 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | A84 |
| Mar 2018 | Hannes Hetzner | 1,857 | Bayernliga U20 1718 | C02 |
| May 2018 | Sebastian Knerr | 1,742 | ch-GER U25-B | C42 |
| Apr 2019 | Peter Heinrichsen | 1,700 | Bezirksliga Oberbayern 1819 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-B | 2019 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,713 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,528 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,945 |
| Landesliga Sued U20 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,724 |
| Bayernliga U20 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 1,971 |
| Landesliga U20 Sued 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,425 |
| Bezirksliga Oberbayern 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,764 |
| Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1718 | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Zieringer's chess games?
54 games by Sebastian Zieringer, from May 2016 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 Zieringer has played.
What does Sebastian Zieringer play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Sebastian Zieringer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Zieringer answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Zieringer play as White?
As White, Sebastian Zieringer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Bishop's Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Zieringer play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Zieringer most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Sebastian Zieringer's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Zieringer is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sebastian Zieringer played?
Our database contains 54 games by Sebastian Zieringer, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses (51.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Zieringer?
54 games by Sebastian Zieringer 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.