Prepare against Christian Zalig
SVN · World #101,410 classical · FIDE ID 14601150
Our database contains 56 games by Christian Zalig, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Zalig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Zalig 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 | 1,949 | 2,037 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,984 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,934 | 2,007 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 33 | 10 | 13 | 58.9% |
| As White | 27 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 29 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 62.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Zalig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Zalig's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 63.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zalig usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Zalig usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Zalig usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 73.3% | 77.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Christian Zalig's chess games
All 56 games by Christian Zalig in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 33 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D26 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Dalibor Storga | 2,130 | chT3B-CRO Center North | C01 |
| May 2013 | Miljenko Bozic | 2,020 | chT3B-CRO Center North | C45 |
| Apr 2013 | Miljenko Kelemen | 2,017 | chT3B-CRO Center North | D03 |
| Dec 2013 | Nebojsa Milinkovic | 2,015 | chT2-SLO East | B19 |
| Oct 2013 | Branimir Bunjac | 2,000 | chT3B-CRO Center North | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,039 |
| chT2-SLO East | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,035 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 10 | 8 | 2,036 |
| 33rd ch-SLO | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,778 |
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2011 | 3 | 3 | – |
| chT2-SLO Ost | 2010 | 2 | 2 | 2,324 |
| chT3-CRO Centar-B | 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Zalig's chess games?
56 games by Christian Zalig, from Jun 2013 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 Christian Zalig has played.
What does Christian Zalig play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Christian Zalig opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Zalig answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Christian Zalig play as White?
As White, Christian Zalig's most-played openings in our database are: Petrov's Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Zalig play as Black?
As Black, Christian Zalig most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Christian Zalig's FIDE rating?
Christian Zalig is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,934 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Christian Zalig played?
Our database contains 56 games by Christian Zalig, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses (58.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Zalig?
56 games by Christian Zalig 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.