Prepare against Christine Zemke
DEU · World #87,437 classical · FIDE ID 24636100
When preparing against Christine Zemke, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 11.5% over 26 games.
Our database contains 144 games by Christine Zemke, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christine Zemke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christine Zemke 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 | 1,766 | 1,831 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,809 | 1,809 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 33 | 55 | 56 | 22.9% |
| As White | 69 | 18 | 30 | 21 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 75 | 15 | 25 | 35 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christine Zemke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christine Zemke's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 94.2% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Zemke usually continues e3 (37.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Zemke usually continues e3 (56.5% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Zemke usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Zemke usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 68.3% | 33.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 17.1% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.3% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 50.0% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 45.5% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Christine Zemke's chess games
All 144 games by Christine Zemke in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 33 wins, 55 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 49 | 13/23/13 | 26.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | English Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 26 | 3/10/13 | 11.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Andrei Kovalev | 2,495 | Bexbach French theme | C16 |
| Mar 2008 | Kirsten Solberg | 2,038 | BL2 West 0708 w | D00 |
| Nov 2010 | Nadine Stitterich | 2,000 | BL2 Sued 1011 w | D00 |
| Dec 2017 | Janine Leinenbach | 1,764 | BL2 Sued 1718 w | D10 |
| Oct 2005 | Katrin Gill | 1,738 | BL2 Gr01 0506 w | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2016 | 15 | 7 | 1,945 |
| 24th ch-RLP MTB | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,082 |
| BL2 Sued 1819 w | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,652 |
| BL2 Sued 0102 w | 2002 | 7 | 2 | 1,627 |
| ch-RLPF w | 1986 | 7 | 1.5 | – |
| BL2 SW 9394 w | 1994 | 7 | 3 | 1,967 |
| BL2 West 0708 w | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,913 |
| BL2 Gr01 0506 w | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,816 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christine Zemke's chess games?
144 games by Christine Zemke, from Oct 2005 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 Christine Zemke has played.
What does Christine Zemke play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Christine Zemke opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.c3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christine Zemke answers 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Christine Zemke play as White?
As White, Christine Zemke's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (49 games, 26.5% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christine Zemke play as Black?
As Black, Christine Zemke most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (26 games, 11.5% win rate); Philidor (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Christine Zemke's FIDE rating?
Christine Zemke is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess and 1,809 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Christine Zemke played?
Our database contains 144 games by Christine Zemke, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 55 draws, 56 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christine Zemke?
144 games by Christine Zemke 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.