Prepare against Christoph Zauner
Austria · World #21,968 classical · FIDE ID 1623290
Our database contains 106 games by Christoph Zauner, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Zauner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Zauner 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 | 2,041 | 2,078 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,017 | 2,017 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 1,961 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 33 | 25 | 48 | 31.1% |
| As White | 54 | 19 | 14 | 21 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 52 | 14 | 11 | 27 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Zauner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Zauner's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 51.9% | 46.4% |
| e4 | 12 | 22.2% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 20.4% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Zauner usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zauner usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Zauner usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 45.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Zauner usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Zauner usually continues Ne2 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zauner usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 86.2% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 38.9% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Christoph Zauner's chess games
All 106 games by Christoph Zauner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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, 25 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Jan Mikes | 2,363 | Ceske Budejovice Open | E94 |
| Sep 2022 | Markus Loeffler | 2,276 | Graz Open A | D24 |
| Nov 2019 | Thomas Lentrodt | 2,251 | chT2M-AUT 1920 | A83 |
| Sep 2013 | Gerald Leitner | 2,218 | Braunau Open | D35 |
| Feb 2022 | Matthieu Pourquet | 2,197 | Liberec Open 21st | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2022 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,077 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2025 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,062 |
| chT2M-AUT 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,994 |
| Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,982 |
| Niederbayernliga 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,933 |
| Landesliga Sued 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 1 | 1,736 |
| Wroclaw Open | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,675 |
| Niederbayernliga 1112 | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,816 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Zauner's chess games?
106 games by Christoph Zauner, from Apr 2009 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 Christoph Zauner has played.
What does Christoph Zauner play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Christoph Zauner opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Zauner answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Christoph Zauner play as White?
As White, Christoph Zauner's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Zauner play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Zauner most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Christoph Zauner's FIDE rating?
Christoph Zauner is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 2,017 in rapid and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Christoph Zauner played?
Our database contains 106 games by Christoph Zauner, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 25 draws, 48 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Zauner?
106 games by Christoph Zauner 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.