Prepare against Timea Sele
WCM · Liechtenstein · World #79,808 classical · FIDE ID 1343424
When preparing against Timea Sele, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Timea Sele, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timea Sele's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timea Sele 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 | 1,790 | 1,790 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,641 | 1,644 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,629 | 1,629 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 14 | 10 | 28 | 26.9% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timea Sele's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timea Sele's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 100.0% | 40.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 40.7% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Sele usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Sele usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Sele usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 86.7% | 34.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
Timea Sele's chess games
All 52 games by Timea Sele in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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, 10 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Zlatko Jurisic | 2,058 | Bodensee Open | A13 |
| Nov 2022 | Gerda Nevska | 1,841 | 1st ch-EU Small Nations w | E32 |
| Sep 2024 | Divania Spinola | 1,583 | Olympiad Women-45 | D35 |
| Nov 2022 | Jamie Farrugia | 1,568 | 1st ch-EU Small Nations w | C54 |
| Aug 2021 | Laurence Jetzl | 1,323 | 27th Styrian Open U14/18 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,786 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 10 | 2 | 1,271 |
| 1st ch-EU Small Nations w | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,774 |
| 27th Styrian Open U14/18 | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,501 |
| ch-EU Amateurs U2000 | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,509 |
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,929 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,569 |
| Lugano Paradiso Open | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,636 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timea Sele's chess games?
52 games by Timea Sele, from May 2019 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 Timea Sele has played.
What does Timea Sele play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Timea Sele opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timea Sele answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Timea Sele play as White?
As White, Timea Sele's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timea Sele play as Black?
As Black, Timea Sele most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Timea Sele's FIDE rating?
Timea Sele is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess, 1,641 in rapid and 1,629 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,790 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Timea Sele played?
Our database contains 52 games by Timea Sele, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timea Sele?
52 games by Timea Sele 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.