Prepare against Antonia Ziegenfuss
WIM · DEU · World #7,869 classical · FIDE ID 12962554
When preparing against Antonia Ziegenfuss, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Taimanov as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 500 games by Antonia Ziegenfuss, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Antonia Ziegenfuss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonia Ziegenfuss 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 | 2,208 | 2,262 | Oct 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,051 | 2,170 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,062 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 500 | 225 | 71 | 204 | 45.0% |
| As White | 253 | 127 | 30 | 96 | 50.2% |
| As Black | 247 | 98 | 41 | 108 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonia Ziegenfuss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonia Ziegenfuss's side.
First moves as White (253 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 183 | 72.3% | 55.2% |
| e4 | 56 | 22.1% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 13 | 5.1% | 73.1% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ziegenfuss usually continues c4 (50.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ziegenfuss usually continues c4 (61.6% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Ziegenfuss usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Ziegenfuss usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Ziegenfuss usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ziegenfuss usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 120 | 77.4% | 46.3% |
| e5 | 32 | 20.6% | 45.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 73.7% | 48.8% |
| d5 | 14 | 24.6% | 60.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Antonia Ziegenfuss's chess games
All 500 games by Antonia Ziegenfuss in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 225 wins, 71 draws, 204 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 31 | 17/2/12 | 54.8% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 25 | 13/2/10 | 52.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 47 | 19/6/22 | 40.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 22 | 12/3/7 | 54.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,669 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | B45 |
| Apr 2021 | Elisabeth Paehtz | 2,467 | Magdeburg DSB Squad w | A37 |
| Nov 2022 | Sophie Milliet | 2,363 | BL 2223 w | B40 |
| Apr 2026 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 2,352 | grenke Chess Open 2026 | A40 |
| Jul 2021 | Marta Michna | 2,341 | German Masters w | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2015 | 32 | 18.5 | 1,292 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2021 | 25 | 9 | 1,954 |
| ch-GER U12 Girls | 2017 | 22 | 17.5 | 1,701 |
| Speed Chess w Q7 | 2021 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,097 |
| Speed Chess w Q5 | 2021 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,066 |
| Speed Chess w Q4 | 2021 | 21 | 7 | 2,044 |
| Speed Chess w Q3 | 2021 | 21 | 9 | 2,097 |
| German Masters w | 2022 | 18 | 7 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonia Ziegenfuss's chess games?
500 games by Antonia Ziegenfuss, from Jun 2014 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 Antonia Ziegenfuss has played.
What does Antonia Ziegenfuss play on the first move as White?
Across 253 games with White in our database, Antonia Ziegenfuss opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonia Ziegenfuss answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Antonia Ziegenfuss play as White?
As White, Antonia Ziegenfuss's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (31 games, 54.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (25 games, 52.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (22 games, 40.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 253 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonia Ziegenfuss play as Black?
As Black, Antonia Ziegenfuss most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 40.4% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 247 games.
What is Antonia Ziegenfuss's FIDE rating?
Antonia Ziegenfuss is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,051 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Antonia Ziegenfuss played?
Our database contains 500 games by Antonia Ziegenfuss, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 225 wins, 71 draws, 204 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonia Ziegenfuss?
500 games by Antonia Ziegenfuss 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.