Prepare against Bogi Ziska
FRO · World #13,370 classical · FIDE ID 7200161
Our database contains 184 games by Bogi Ziska, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bogi Ziska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bogi Ziska 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 | 2,124 | 2,205 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,148 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,149 | 2,192 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 52 | 64 | 68 | 28.3% |
| As White | 85 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 99 | 23 | 36 | 40 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bogi Ziska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bogi Ziska's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 95.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.7% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Ziska usually continues Nf3 (37.1% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Ziska usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Ziska usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ziska usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ziska usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 92.7% | 40.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 87.1% | 40.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Bogi Ziska's chess games
All 184 games by Bogi Ziska 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: 52 wins, 64 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 30 | 6/13/11 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Emil Anka | 2,405 | Aarhus | B22 |
| Dec 1994 | Terry Toh | 2,300 | Olympiad-31 | B07 |
| Jan 1989 | Jens Ostergaard | 2,295 | chT-DEN 8990 | B19 |
| Jan 1992 | Finn Pedersen | 2,270 | chB-DEN | B17 |
| Dec 1994 | M Ibrahim Samer | 2,270 | Olympiad-31 | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aarhus-C | 1994 | 27 | 14 | 2,276 |
| Aarhus Open | 1992 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,226 |
| Aarhus A | 1993 | 14 | 4 | 2,091 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 12 | 4 | 2,224 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,368 |
| ch-Nordic | 1987 | 11 | 0 | 2,063 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 10 | 4 | 2,265 |
| Aarhus | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bogi Ziska's chess games?
184 games by Bogi Ziska, 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 Bogi Ziska has played.
What does Bogi Ziska play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Bogi Ziska opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bogi Ziska answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Bogi Ziska play as White?
As White, Bogi Ziska's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bogi Ziska play as Black?
As Black, Bogi Ziska most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Bogi Ziska's FIDE rating?
Bogi Ziska is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 2,149 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Bogi Ziska played?
Our database contains 184 games by Bogi Ziska, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 64 draws, 68 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bogi Ziska?
184 games by Bogi Ziska 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.