Prepare against Andrzej Zeissel
Poland · World #9,960 classical · FIDE ID 21829926
When preparing against Andrzej Zeissel, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 149 games by Andrzej Zeissel, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andrzej Zeissel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrzej Zeissel 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 | 2,171 | 2,171 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,230 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,088 | 2,131 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 61 | 33 | 55 | 40.9% |
| As White | 73 | 28 | 18 | 27 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 76 | 33 | 15 | 28 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrzej Zeissel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrzej Zeissel's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 78.1% | 51.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 13.7% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zeissel usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Zeissel usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Zeissel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zeissel usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Zeissel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Zeissel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 58.7% | 53.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 15.2% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 15.2% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 10 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Andrzej Zeissel's chess games
All 149 games by Andrzej Zeissel in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - Sep 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: 61 wins, 33 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Petro Golubka | 2,354 | 62nd Rubinstein Mem Open | A80 |
| Apr 2026 | Reinis Paikens | 2,302 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | A20 |
| Aug 2025 | Karol Kucza | 2,264 | Adolf Anderssen Mem | A45 |
| Aug 2025 | Stefan Djuric | 2,255 | Wroclaw Open A | A10 |
| Aug 2026 | Tymoteusz Hury | 2,169 | Wroclaw Festival Open A | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,109 |
| 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,132 |
| 20th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,818 |
| Wroclaw Festival Open A | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,249 |
| 21st Baltic Pearl Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,896 |
| Adolf Anderssen Mem | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,183 |
| 22nd Baltic Pearl Open A | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,998 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrzej Zeissel's chess games?
149 games by Andrzej Zeissel, from May 2016 to Sep 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 Andrzej Zeissel has played.
What does Andrzej Zeissel play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Andrzej Zeissel opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrzej Zeissel answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Andrzej Zeissel play as White?
As White, Andrzej Zeissel's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrzej Zeissel play as Black?
As Black, Andrzej Zeissel most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Andrzej Zeissel's FIDE rating?
Andrzej Zeissel is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,088 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Andrzej Zeissel played?
Our database contains 149 games by Andrzej Zeissel, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 33 draws, 55 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrzej Zeissel?
149 games by Andrzej Zeissel 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.