Prepare against Claude Zerbib
France · World #78,540 classical · FIDE ID 612138
When preparing against Claude Zerbib, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 51 games by Claude Zerbib, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claude Zerbib's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claude Zerbib 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 | 1,794 | 2,066 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 13 | 8 | 30 | 25.5% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claude Zerbib's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claude Zerbib's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 54.2% | 23.1% |
| d4 | 11 | 45.8% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 23.1% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Zerbib usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Zerbib usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Zerbib usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Zerbib usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Zerbib usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 82.4% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Claude Zerbib's chess games
All 51 games by Claude Zerbib 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Hubert Hareux | 2,210 | Feignies Open | A87 |
| Jan 1995 | Patrice Thierry | 2,155 | 11th Cappelle Open | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,148 |
| 3rd Herlies Open | 1998 | 6 | 4 | 2,343 |
| 2nd Herlies Open | 1997 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| Feignies Open | 2000 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,212 |
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,130 |
| 4th Herlies Open | 1999 | 3 | 0 | – |
| 1st Dieppe Open | 2000 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,879 |
| Le Touquet Open 11th | 1996 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claude Zerbib's chess games?
51 games by Claude Zerbib, 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 Claude Zerbib has played.
What does Claude Zerbib play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Claude Zerbib opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claude Zerbib answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games).
What openings does Claude Zerbib play as White?
As White, Claude Zerbib's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claude Zerbib play as Black?
As Black, Claude Zerbib most often plays: Latvian Gambit (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Claude Zerbib's FIDE rating?
Claude Zerbib is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Claude Zerbib played?
Our database contains 51 games by Claude Zerbib, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 30 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claude Zerbib?
51 games by Claude Zerbib 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.