Prepare against Volker Seifert
FM · DEU · World #3,916 classical · FIDE ID 4658060
When preparing against Volker Seifert, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 707 games by Volker Seifert, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Volker Seifert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Seifert 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 | 2,305 | 2,371 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,283 | 2,300 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 707 | 295 | 254 | 158 | 41.7% |
| As White | 358 | 169 | 114 | 75 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 349 | 126 | 140 | 83 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Seifert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Seifert's side.
First moves as White (358 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 335 | 93.6% | 63.0% |
| c4 | 16 | 4.5% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Seifert usually continues c4 (61.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Seifert usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Seifert usually continues e4 (45.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Seifert usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Seifert usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Seifert usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 135 | 78.0% | 57.8% |
| c5 | 36 | 20.8% | 69.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 74 | 71.2% | 53.4% |
| Nf6 | 30 | 28.8% | 46.7% |
Volker Seifert's chess games
All 707 games by Volker Seifert in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 295 wins, 254 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 59 | 30/13/16 | 50.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 39 | 17/14/8 | 43.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 35 | 19/13/3 | 54.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 15/9/5 | 51.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 25 | 11/8/6 | 44.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 57 | 22/28/7 | 38.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 42 | 12/17/13 | 28.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35 | 9/16/10 | 25.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 3/11/3 | 17.6% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A17 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Thomas Henrichs | 2,507 | 7th Nuremberg LGA Cup | D82 |
| Sep 2002 | Harmen Jonkman | 2,497 | 5th Pyramiden Franken Cup | D27 |
| Mar 2003 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,476 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | E39 |
| Mar 2006 | Ivan Zaja | 2,475 | chT2M-AUT 0506 | E32 |
| Dec 2011 | Ilja Zaragatski | 2,474 | Bundesliga 2011-12 | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2005 | 36 | 24 | 2,386 |
| ch-GER U13 | 1998 | 22 | 16 | 2,266 |
| chT-GER U13 | 1997 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,250 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2004 | 20 | 11 | 2,258 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2003 | 18 | 11 | 2,264 |
| ch-GER U11 | 1996 | 15 | 10 | – |
| 15th Leipzig VfB Open | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,318 |
| 23rd Latschach Open | 2007 | 9 | 7 | 2,381 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Seifert's chess games?
707 games by Volker Seifert, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Volker Seifert has played.
What does Volker Seifert play on the first move as White?
Across 358 games with White in our database, Volker Seifert opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Seifert answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Volker Seifert play as White?
As White, Volker Seifert's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (59 games, 50.8% win rate); Slav Defense (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 54.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 358 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Seifert play as Black?
As Black, Volker Seifert most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (57 games, 38.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (42 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (35 games, 25.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 349 games.
What is Volker Seifert's FIDE rating?
Volker Seifert is currently rated 2,305 in classical chess, 2,283 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,371 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Volker Seifert played?
Our database contains 707 games by Volker Seifert, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 295 wins, 254 draws, 158 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Seifert?
707 games by Volker Seifert 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.