Prepare against Bernd Zieger
DEU · World #48,631 classical · FIDE ID 24612669
When preparing against Bernd Zieger, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 107 games by Bernd Zieger, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Zieger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Zieger 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 | 1,899 | 2,056 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,862 | 1,897 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 45 | 29 | 33 | 42.1% |
| As White | 49 | 27 | 8 | 14 | 55.1% |
| As Black | 58 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Zieger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Zieger's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 100.0% | 63.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zieger usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Zieger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Zieger usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
Bernd Zieger's chess games
All 107 games by Bernd Zieger in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 45 wins, 29 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Tomislav Bodrozic | 2,260 | ch-Baden | C00 |
| Nov 2021 | Damir Majer | 2,222 | 24th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B90 |
| Mar 2002 | Martin Huber | 2,220 | ch-Baden HT1 | C08 |
| Nov 2023 | Olaf Epding | 2,134 | 26th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | C15 |
| Apr 2004 | Joachim Waffenschmidt | 2,114 | ch-Baden MA | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MA | 2005 | 33 | 15.5 | 2,098 |
| ch-Baden Open U2000 | 2012 | 14 | 8 | 2,038 |
| Baden HT Open A | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,250 |
| ch-Baden MT | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,090 |
| ch-Baden | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,980 |
| ch-Baden HT1 | 2002 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,486 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,010 |
| ch-Baden U2000 | 2017 | 7 | 6 | 2,154 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Zieger's chess games?
107 games by Bernd Zieger, from Oct 2004 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 Bernd Zieger has played.
What does Bernd Zieger play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Bernd Zieger opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Zieger answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bernd Zieger play as White?
As White, Bernd Zieger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Zieger play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Zieger most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Bernd Zieger's FIDE rating?
Bernd Zieger is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,862 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Bernd Zieger played?
Our database contains 107 games by Bernd Zieger, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 29 draws, 33 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Zieger?
107 games by Bernd Zieger 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.