Prepare against Birte Zehner
DEU · World #77,162 classical · FIDE ID 4626516
When preparing against Birte Zehner, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 96 games by Birte Zehner, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Birte Zehner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Birte Zehner 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 | 1,798 | 1,807 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,778 | 1,807 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 29 | 21 | 46 | 30.2% |
| As White | 43 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 53 | 14 | 9 | 30 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Birte Zehner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Birte Zehner's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 100.0% | 48.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zehner usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Zehner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Zehner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 96.4% | 35.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Birte Zehner's chess games
All 96 games by Birte Zehner in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 29 wins, 21 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: Busch-Gass Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1999 | Juergen Roettgen | 2,177 | 5th Wichern Open | D43 |
| Oct 2005 | Erwin Flohr | 1,890 | Hamburg Junge Open | C40 |
| Jun 2026 | Madlen Ramm | 1,779 | Deutsche Frauen-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft der Landesverbände 2026 | B01 |
| Jun 2026 | Ursula Hielscher | 1,734 | Deutsche Frauen-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft der Landesverbände 2026 | D10 |
| Oct 1999 | Christian Koss | 1,454 | 5th Wichern Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Leipzig VfB Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 04th Leipzig VfB Open | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,818 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 8 | 2 | 1,920 |
| JBLN West 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| JBLN West 9394 | 1994 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,688 |
| Hamburger Liga Aufstieg | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,759 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Birte Zehner's chess games?
96 games by Birte Zehner, from Aug 2012 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 Birte Zehner has played.
What does Birte Zehner play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Birte Zehner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Birte Zehner answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Birte Zehner play as White?
As White, Birte Zehner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Birte Zehner play as Black?
As Black, Birte Zehner most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Petrov's Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Birte Zehner's FIDE rating?
Birte Zehner is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,778 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,807 (May 2026).
How many games has Birte Zehner played?
Our database contains 96 games by Birte Zehner, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 21 draws, 46 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Birte Zehner?
96 games by Birte Zehner 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.