Prepare against Christian Zobel
CM · DEU · World #7,876 classical · FIDE ID 16259068
When preparing against Christian Zobel, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 180 games by Christian Zobel, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christian Zobel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Zobel 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 | 2,208 | 2,218 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,021 | 2,021 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,184 | 2,184 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 67 | 40 | 73 | 37.2% |
| As White | 87 | 38 | 18 | 31 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 93 | 29 | 22 | 42 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Zobel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Zobel's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 58.6% | 48.0% |
| e4 | 35 | 40.2% | 64.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Zobel usually continues c4 (45.7% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Zobel usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Zobel usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (54% of these games) — Zobel usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Zobel usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Zobel usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 42.3% | 72.7% |
| c5 | 16 | 30.8% | 15.6% |
| c6 | 9 | 17.3% | 38.9% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 83.3% | 32.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Christian Zobel's chess games
All 180 games by Christian Zobel in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 67 wins, 40 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Slav Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue Early | D85 |
| Jul 2025 | David Gloser | 2,391 | 36th Czech Open A | D35 |
| Aug 2025 | David George Samir | 2,345 | Titled Tue Early | E32 |
| Jul 2025 | Casper Liu | 2,325 | Titled Tue Early | D31 |
| May 2025 | Stanislav Tsyhanchuk | 2,273 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 58 | 17.5 | 2,022 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2021 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,545 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2022 | 13 | 9 | 1,607 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 1,413 |
| Berliner Schachverband IM | 2025 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,050 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,046 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,818 |
| ODJM A | 2026 | 8 | 7 | 2,386 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Zobel's chess games?
180 games by Christian Zobel, from Jun 2018 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 Christian Zobel has played.
What does Christian Zobel play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Christian Zobel opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Zobel answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games).
What openings does Christian Zobel play as White?
As White, Christian Zobel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Zobel play as Black?
As Black, Christian Zobel most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Petrov's Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Christian Zobel's FIDE rating?
Christian Zobel is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,021 in rapid and 2,184 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Christian Zobel played?
Our database contains 180 games by Christian Zobel, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 40 draws, 73 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Zobel?
180 games by Christian Zobel 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.