Prepare against Burkhard Zuehlke
DEU · World #15,804 classical · FIDE ID 4676084
When preparing against Burkhard Zuehlke, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 292 games by Burkhard Zuehlke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Burkhard Zuehlke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Burkhard Zuehlke 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 | 2,097 | 2,173 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,011 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,018 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 90 | 101 | 101 | 30.8% |
| As White | 148 | 52 | 52 | 44 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 144 | 38 | 49 | 57 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Burkhard Zuehlke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Burkhard Zuehlke's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 148 | 100.0% | 52.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Zuehlke usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Zuehlke usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Zuehlke usually continues g3 (27.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 34 | 52.3% | 32.4% |
| d6 | 31 | 47.7% | 40.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 86.7% | 39.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 13.3% | 41.7% |
Burkhard Zuehlke's chess games
All 292 games by Burkhard Zuehlke 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: 90 wins, 101 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 43 | 12/9/22 | 27.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 30 | 6/12/12 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Jaroslaw Krassowizkij | 2,400 | 25th Staufer Open | E99 |
| Nov 2005 | Peter Bachmayr | 2,306 | Oberliga Bayern 0506 | E01 |
| Mar 2005 | Thomas Lumper | 2,224 | Regionalliga NO 0405 | E66 |
| Oct 2011 | Thomas Martin | 2,221 | Landesliga Nord 1112 | E73 |
| Jan 2005 | Ernst Wasl | 2,192 | Regionalliga NO 0405 | E95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landesliga Nord 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,287 |
| Landesliga Nord 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,158 |
| 5th Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,025 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 63rd | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,060 |
| Regionalliga NO 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,164 |
| 3rd Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,102 |
| 4th Arber Open Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,901 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Burkhard Zuehlke's chess games?
292 games by Burkhard Zuehlke, 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 Burkhard Zuehlke has played.
What does Burkhard Zuehlke play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Burkhard Zuehlke opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Burkhard Zuehlke answers 1...g6 (52% of games), 1...d6 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Burkhard Zuehlke play as White?
As White, Burkhard Zuehlke's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Burkhard Zuehlke play as Black?
As Black, Burkhard Zuehlke most often plays: Modern Defense (43 games, 27.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (30 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Burkhard Zuehlke's FIDE rating?
Burkhard Zuehlke is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Burkhard Zuehlke played?
Our database contains 292 games by Burkhard Zuehlke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 101 draws, 101 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Burkhard Zuehlke?
292 games by Burkhard Zuehlke 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.