Prepare against Stepan Seidl
Czechia · World #15,752 classical · FIDE ID 338290
When preparing against Stepan Seidl, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 9.1% over 33 games.
Our database contains 520 games by Stepan Seidl, covering Apr 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Stepan Seidl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stepan Seidl 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 | 2,098 | 2,245 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,212 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,241 | 2,282 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 520 | 147 | 190 | 183 | 28.3% |
| As White | 259 | 82 | 95 | 82 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 261 | 65 | 95 | 101 | 24.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stepan Seidl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stepan Seidl's side.
First moves as White (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 219 | 84.6% | 51.6% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 11.6% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 1.9% | 10.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.5% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Seidl usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Seidl usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Seidl usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Seidl usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Seidl usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Seidl usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 55.6% | 38.7% |
| e5 | 25 | 18.5% | 62.0% |
| d6 | 16 | 11.9% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 10 | 7.4% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 88.8% | 36.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 8.8% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
Stepan Seidl's chess games
All 520 games by Stepan Seidl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Sep 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: 147 wins, 190 draws, 183 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 42 | 14/13/15 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 30 | 6/13/11 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 33 | 3/16/14 | 9.1% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 30 | 3/12/15 | 10.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| A24 | English Opening | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| D73 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Jan Krejci | 2,533 | chT1E-CZE 1415 | B22 |
| May 2010 | Pavel Blatny | 2,409 | ch-CZE | C60 |
| Nov 2019 | Maciej Mroziak | 2,369 | chT1E-CZE 1920 | C55 |
| Mar 2014 | Lubomir Neckar | 2,360 | chT2C-CZE 1314 | D78 |
| Jul 2014 | Erik Pinter | 2,354 | 25th Pardubice Open rap | B67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U20 | 2013 | 32 | 9.5 | 2,105 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2009 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,940 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2007 | 18 | 11 | 1,677 |
| ch-Morava U14 | 2008 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,857 |
| chT1W-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,195 |
| chT1E-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,166 |
| chT1E-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3 | 2,133 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stepan Seidl's chess games?
520 games by Stepan Seidl, from Apr 2007 to Sep 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 Stepan Seidl has played.
What does Stepan Seidl play on the first move as White?
Across 259 games with White in our database, Stepan Seidl opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stepan Seidl answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Stepan Seidl play as White?
As White, Stepan Seidl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (30 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 259 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stepan Seidl play as Black?
As Black, Stepan Seidl most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (33 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (30 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 261 games.
What is Stepan Seidl's FIDE rating?
Stepan Seidl is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 2,241 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Stepan Seidl played?
Our database contains 520 games by Stepan Seidl, covering Apr 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 190 draws, 183 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stepan Seidl?
520 games by Stepan Seidl 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.