Prepare against Benno Zahn
DEU · World #13,700 classical · FIDE ID 24636070
When preparing against Benno Zahn, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%).
Our database contains 147 games by Benno Zahn, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benno Zahn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benno Zahn 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 | 2,120 | 2,135 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,113 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 62 | 34 | 51 | 42.2% |
| As White | 75 | 36 | 17 | 22 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 72 | 26 | 17 | 29 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benno Zahn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benno Zahn's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 84.0% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 12.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Zahn usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Zahn usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Zahn usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Zahn usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Zahn usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Zahn usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 79.6% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 9 | 18.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 72.2% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
Benno Zahn's chess games
All 147 games by Benno Zahn in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 62 wins, 34 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Andrey Sumets | 2,588 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | B41 |
| Sep 2012 | Sarah Hoolt | 2,254 | ch-GER Net qual2 U25 | B96 |
| Oct 2014 | Raphael Lagunow | 2,205 | 10th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | B38 |
| Oct 2014 | Ralf Schnabel | 2,195 | 10th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | B78 |
| Jul 2015 | Kristian Dimitrijeski | 2,179 | Berlin Kreuzberg Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2001 | 22 | 12 | 1,075 |
| Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2016 | 16 | 10 | 2,169 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,474 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,048 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,921 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,790 |
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,927 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benno Zahn's chess games?
147 games by Benno Zahn, from Oct 2007 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 Benno Zahn has played.
What does Benno Zahn play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Benno Zahn opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benno Zahn answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Benno Zahn play as White?
As White, Benno Zahn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benno Zahn play as Black?
As Black, Benno Zahn most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Benno Zahn's FIDE rating?
Benno Zahn is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Benno Zahn played?
Our database contains 147 games by Benno Zahn, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 34 draws, 51 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benno Zahn?
147 games by Benno Zahn 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.