Prepare against Ari Ziegler
IM · Sweden · World #4,620 classical · FIDE ID 1700987
When preparing against Ari Ziegler, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 884 games by Ari Ziegler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ari Ziegler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ari 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 | 2,284 | 2,363 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,261 | 2,331 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,256 | 2,335 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 884 | 333 | 217 | 334 | 37.7% |
| As White | 427 | 160 | 109 | 158 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 457 | 173 | 108 | 176 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ari Ziegler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ari Ziegler's side.
First moves as White (427 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 259 | 60.7% | 51.5% |
| e4 | 139 | 32.6% | 48.9% |
| c4 | 19 | 4.4% | 44.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 1.6% | 35.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ziegler usually continues c4 (51.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ziegler usually continues c4 (46.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ziegler usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Ziegler usually continues Nf3 (46.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ziegler usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ziegler usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 109 | 55.9% | 50.5% |
| e6 | 57 | 29.2% | 47.4% |
| e5 | 15 | 7.7% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.6% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.6% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 104 | 61.9% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 42 | 25.0% | 56.0% |
| g6 | 11 | 6.5% | 81.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Ari Ziegler's chess games
All 884 games by Ari Ziegler 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: 333 wins, 217 draws, 334 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 43 | 16/13/14 | 37.2% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 33 | 11/11/11 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 11/7/8 | 42.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 24 | 12/5/7 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 24 | 11/3/10 | 45.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| D00 | London System | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 33 | 11/8/14 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 32 | 16/4/12 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 27 | 10/7/10 | 37.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 24 | 6/8/10 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| E61 | English Opening | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Alexander Chernin | 2,635 | Gothenburg | A57 |
| Dec 2016 | Samuel Sevian | 2,603 | 46th Rilton Cup | D02 |
| Jan 1999 | Ralf Akesson | 2,535 | ch-SWE | B81 |
| Dec 1999 | Karsten Mueller | 2,533 | Bundesliga 1999-00 | D15 |
| Jan 1992 | Anthony C. Kosten | 2,530 | Bozen Open | E38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 70 | 23 | 2,068 |
| Deltalift Open | 2022 | 50 | 32 | 2,261 |
| ch-SWE | 1999 | 41 | 15.5 | 2,298 |
| Excelsior Cup | 2003 | 38 | 10.5 | 2,294 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2020 | 32 | 22.5 | 2,307 |
| Gothenburg | 1996 | 29 | 12 | 2,339 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2019 | 20 | 14 | 2,296 |
| Stockholm | 1991 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,333 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jonny Hector (10 games) · Stellan Brynell (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ari Ziegler's chess games?
884 games by Ari Ziegler, 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 Ari Ziegler has played.
What does Ari Ziegler play on the first move as White?
Across 427 games with White in our database, Ari Ziegler opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ari Ziegler answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ari Ziegler play as White?
As White, Ari Ziegler's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (43 games, 37.2% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 427 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ari Ziegler play as Black?
As Black, Ari Ziegler most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (32 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (27 games, 37.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 457 games.
What is Ari Ziegler's FIDE rating?
Ari Ziegler is currently rated 2,284 in classical chess, 2,261 in rapid and 2,256 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Ari Ziegler played?
Our database contains 884 games by Ari Ziegler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 333 wins, 217 draws, 334 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ari Ziegler?
884 games by Ari 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.