Prepare against Wilhelm Seibel
DEU · World #49,053 classical · FIDE ID 12954063
Our database contains 31 games by Wilhelm Seibel, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wilhelm Seibel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wilhelm Seibel 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 | 1,897 | 1,965 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 35.5% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wilhelm Seibel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wilhelm Seibel's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 87% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Seibel usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Seibel usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Seibel usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Seibel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Seibel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Wilhelm Seibel's chess games
All 31 games by Wilhelm Seibel in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A27 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Evi Gruenenwald | 2,115 | Brocco Open | D02 |
| Aug 2012 | Franz Mietner | 1,998 | ch-GER Seniors | C45 |
| Aug 2012 | Eduard Dreyer | 1,824 | ch-GER Seniors | D02 |
| Aug 2012 | Konrad Zanger | 1,809 | ch-GER Seniors | D04 |
| Jul 2015 | Franz Schnell | 1,768 | 27th ch-Wuertemberg Seniors | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th ch-Wuertemberg Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,795 |
| ch-GER Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,808 |
| 28th chB-GER Seniors | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,604 |
| 25th ch-Wuerttemberg Seniors Open | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,868 |
| Brocco Open | 1990 | 2 | 1 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wilhelm Seibel's chess games?
31 games by Wilhelm Seibel, from May 2013 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 Wilhelm Seibel has played.
What does Wilhelm Seibel play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Wilhelm Seibel opens with 1.Nf3 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wilhelm Seibel answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Wilhelm Seibel play as White?
As White, Wilhelm Seibel's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wilhelm Seibel play as Black?
As Black, Wilhelm Seibel most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Wilhelm Seibel's FIDE rating?
Wilhelm Seibel is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,965 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Wilhelm Seibel played?
Our database contains 31 games by Wilhelm Seibel, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wilhelm Seibel?
31 games by Wilhelm Seibel 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.