Prepare against Andreas Zaynard
Austria · World #42,674 classical · FIDE ID 1606476
When preparing against Andreas Zaynard, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (86%).
Our database contains 80 games by Andreas Zaynard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Zaynard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Zaynard 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 | 1,923 | 2,110 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 22 | 24 | 34 | 27.5% |
| As White | 44 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 36 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Zaynard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Zaynard's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 90.9% | 48.8% |
| d3 | 4 | 9.1% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Zaynard usually continues d3 (40.9% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Zaynard usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Zaynard usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d3 — 9% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Zaynard usually continues f4 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Zaynard usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Andreas Zaynard's chess games
All 80 games by Andreas Zaynard in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 22 wins, 24 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Mieses Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Werner Wilke | 2,275 | ch-Vienna | B06 |
| Oct 2005 | Peter Stadler | 2,197 | ch-Vienna | B20 |
| Nov 2006 | Hans Froschauer | 2,180 | chT2O-AUT 0607 | A41 |
| Jan 1999 | Martin Steinert | 2,170 | chT2O-AUT 9899 | A55 |
| Oct 2006 | Thomas Schmid | 2,170 | chT2O-AUT 0607 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Vienna Open | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,091 |
| ch-Vienna | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,293 |
| 15th Vienna Open A | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,133 |
| Oberwart Open | 2006 | 8 | 1 | 2,105 |
| chT2O-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,193 |
| chT2O-AUT 0001 | 2001 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,986 |
| Voesendorf Open | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,147 |
| 11th Voesendorf Open A | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 2,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Zaynard's chess games?
80 games by Andreas Zaynard, from Apr 2003 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 Andreas Zaynard has played.
What does Andreas Zaynard play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Andreas Zaynard opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Zaynard answers 1...d6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Andreas Zaynard play as White?
As White, Andreas Zaynard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Zaynard play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Zaynard most often plays: Rat Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Andreas Zaynard's FIDE rating?
Andreas Zaynard is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Andreas Zaynard played?
Our database contains 80 games by Andreas Zaynard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 24 draws, 34 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Zaynard?
80 games by Andreas Zaynard 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.