Prepare against Christoph Zill
FM · DEU · World #13,193 classical · FIDE ID 4688856
When preparing against Christoph Zill, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 16.7% over 42 games.
Our database contains 386 games by Christoph Zill, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Zill's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Zill 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 | 2,126 | 2,312 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 386 | 143 | 130 | 112 | 37.0% |
| As White | 195 | 88 | 55 | 52 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 191 | 55 | 75 | 60 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Zill's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Zill's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 186 | 95.4% | 59.9% |
| f4 | 7 | 3.6% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Zill usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Zill usually continues f4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zill usually continues d4 (73.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 4% of White games, 35.7% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zill usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Zill usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Zill usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 53 | 61.6% | 44.3% |
| c5 | 17 | 19.8% | 67.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 11.6% | 65.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 5.8% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 38 | 55.1% | 40.8% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 24.6% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 12 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Christoph Zill's chess games
All 386 games by Christoph Zill in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 143 wins, 130 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C33 | King's Gambit | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/7/1 | 52.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 11/2/2 | 73.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Philidor | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 42 | 7/20/15 | 16.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2003 | Juraj Nikolac | 2,512 | Regionalliga SO 0203 | C33 |
| Nov 2003 | Florian Handke | 2,476 | 7th Bayern-chI Bank Hofmann | B01 |
| Nov 2006 | Samir Lejlic | 2,401 | chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann 10th | C30 |
| Nov 2012 | Bernhard Bayer | 2,395 | Landesliga Sued 1213 | C15 |
| Feb 2014 | Boris Grimberg | 2,390 | Landesliga Sued 1314 | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberbayern | 2014 | 21 | 14 | 2,237 |
| ch-Bayern | 2014 | 18 | 9 | 2,158 |
| ch-Bayern 83rd | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,144 |
| Landesliga Sued 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,334 |
| Regionalliga SO 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,257 |
| Landesliga Sued 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,247 |
| 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,177 |
| Regionalliga SO 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Zill's chess games?
386 games by Christoph Zill, from Apr 2003 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 Zill has played.
What does Christoph Zill play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Christoph Zill opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Zill answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Christoph Zill play as White?
As White, Christoph Zill's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Zill play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Zill most often plays: Dutch Defense (42 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 191 games.
What is Christoph Zill's FIDE rating?
Christoph Zill is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Christoph Zill played?
Our database contains 386 games by Christoph Zill, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 130 draws, 112 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Zill?
386 games by Christoph Zill 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.