Prepare against Christoph Zerweck
DEU · World #52,617 classical · FIDE ID 24630829
When preparing against Christoph Zerweck, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%).
Our database contains 123 games by Christoph Zerweck, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Zerweck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Zerweck 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 | 1,883 | 1,948 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 51 | 32 | 40 | 41.5% |
| As White | 58 | 31 | 16 | 11 | 53.4% |
| As Black | 65 | 20 | 16 | 29 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Zerweck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Zerweck's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 98.3% | 68.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 68.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Zerweck usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Zerweck usually continues Nc3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Zerweck usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zerweck usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 78.3% | 36.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 76.9% | 27.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
Christoph Zerweck's chess games
All 123 games by Christoph Zerweck in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 51 wins, 32 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | Vienna Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Claus Seyfried | 2,143 | ch-Baden Wuerttemberg Seniors Open 2nd | C12 |
| Aug 2014 | Ulrich Wuensch | 2,079 | 2nd Arber Open Seniors | B38 |
| Aug 2018 | Hans Gerl | 2,036 | 6th Arber Seniors Open | B23 |
| Jul 2018 | Hans Greul | 2,027 | 6th Arber Seniors Open | D45 |
| Aug 2016 | Maximilian Riedl | 2,022 | 4th Arber Open Seniors | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2013 | 19 | 12 | 1,651 |
| 2nd Arber Open Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,833 |
| 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,838 |
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,891 |
| 27th ch-Wuertemberg Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,836 |
| 27th ch-Bayern Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,567 |
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,782 |
| 16th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,897 |
Interactive opening tree from all 123 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Zerweck's chess games?
123 games by Christoph Zerweck, from Apr 2006 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 Christoph Zerweck has played.
What does Christoph Zerweck play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Christoph Zerweck opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Zerweck answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Christoph Zerweck play as White?
As White, Christoph Zerweck's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Zerweck play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Zerweck most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Christoph Zerweck's FIDE rating?
Christoph Zerweck is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Christoph Zerweck played?
Our database contains 123 games by Christoph Zerweck, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 32 draws, 40 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Zerweck?
123 games by Christoph Zerweck 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.