Prepare against Bernhard Zinner
DEU · World #44,948 classical · FIDE ID 12981443
Our database contains 96 games by Bernhard Zinner, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernhard Zinner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernhard Zinner 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 | 1,914 | 1,922 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 1,873 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,899 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 35.4% |
| As White | 45 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 51 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernhard Zinner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernhard Zinner's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 95.6% | 46.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 46.5% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Zinner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Zinner usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (19% of these games) — Zinner usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zinner usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zinner usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 69.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 26.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 100.0% | 76.5% |
Bernhard Zinner's chess games
All 96 games by Bernhard Zinner in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 34 wins, 29 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Alexander Stadler | 2,086 | ch-Niederbayern | D13 |
| Apr 2018 | Christoph Schultes | 2,003 | ch-Niederbayern | A13 |
| Apr 2013 | Johann Theiss | 1,999 | ch-Niederbayern | A85 |
| Apr 2018 | Norbert Fruehauf | 1,971 | 2nd Pfarrkirchen Rottal Open | B01 |
| Apr 2018 | Christoph Heiduk | 1,868 | ch-Niederbayern | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederbayern | 2018 | 35 | 18.5 | 1,873 |
| Niederbayernliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,847 |
| Niederbayernliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,631 |
| Niederbayernliga 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,729 |
| Regionalliga SO 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 1 | 1,655 |
| 2nd Pfarrkirchen Rottal Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,021 |
| Niederbayernliga 0607 | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,478 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,617 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernhard Zinner's chess games?
96 games by Bernhard Zinner, from Jul 2015 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 Bernhard Zinner has played.
What does Bernhard Zinner play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Bernhard Zinner opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernhard Zinner answers 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bernhard Zinner play as White?
As White, Bernhard Zinner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernhard Zinner play as Black?
As Black, Bernhard Zinner most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Bernhard Zinner's FIDE rating?
Bernhard Zinner is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Bernhard Zinner played?
Our database contains 96 games by Bernhard Zinner, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 29 draws, 33 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernhard Zinner?
96 games by Bernhard Zinner 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.