Prepare against Alfons Ziegler
Austria · World #69,724 classical · FIDE ID 1627147
When preparing against Alfons Ziegler, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 51 games by Alfons Ziegler, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alfons Ziegler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alfons Ziegler 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 | 1,822 | 1,847 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,842 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 23 | 10 | 18 | 45.1% |
| As White | 27 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alfons Ziegler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alfons Ziegler's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 85.2% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 14.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Ziegler usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Ziegler usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ziegler usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ziegler usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ziegler usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Ziegler usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Alfons Ziegler's chess games
All 51 games by Alfons Ziegler in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 23 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2000 | Herbert Titz | 1,995 | chT-EU Seniors 2nd | B40 |
| Jun 2007 | Alois Muehleder | 1,953 | ch-Oberoesterreich Seniors | E73 |
| May 2012 | Juergen Baumeister | 1,850 | chB-Stuttgart int | C01 |
| Sep 2015 | Hermann Holzinger | 1,843 | ch-AUT Seniors | E14 |
| Dec 1999 | Hugo Moosleitner | 1,803 | 08th Donau Open B | D96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Wch Seniors | 1998 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,878 |
| ch-Oberoesterreich Seniors | 2007 | 7 | 5 | 2,045 |
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,809 |
| chT-EU Seniors 2nd | 2000 | 6 | 2 | 1,986 |
| ch-AUT Seniors | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,001 |
| 08th Donau Open B | 1999 | 5 | 4 | 2,077 |
| 11th chT-EU Seniors | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,980 |
| 9th Donau Open B | 2000 | 2 | 1 | 1,742 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alfons Ziegler's chess games?
51 games by Alfons Ziegler, from May 2012 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 Alfons Ziegler has played.
What does Alfons Ziegler play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Alfons Ziegler opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alfons Ziegler answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Alfons Ziegler play as White?
As White, Alfons Ziegler's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alfons Ziegler play as Black?
As Black, Alfons Ziegler most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Alfons Ziegler's FIDE rating?
Alfons Ziegler is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Alfons Ziegler played?
Our database contains 51 games by Alfons Ziegler, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alfons Ziegler?
51 games by Alfons Ziegler 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.