Prepare against Detlef Zoll
DEU · World #46,834 classical · FIDE ID 4642155
When preparing against Detlef Zoll, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Richter-Veresov Attack as White, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 145 games by Detlef Zoll, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Detlef Zoll's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Detlef Zoll 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 | 1,906 | 2,106 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,899 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 38 | 53 | 54 | 26.2% |
| As White | 64 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 81 | 19 | 29 | 33 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Detlef Zoll's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Detlef Zoll's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 98.4% | 49.2% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 49.2% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Zoll usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zoll usually continues Nc3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Zoll usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Zoll usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 97.7% | 39.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 47.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Detlef Zoll's chess games
All 145 games by Detlef Zoll 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: 38 wins, 53 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Friedrich Baumbach | 2,320 | Oberliga Nord O 9596 | D01 |
| Jul 2019 | Hans Kelchner | 2,126 | 17th RLP Seniors Open | E61 |
| Sep 2017 | Hans-Peter Fecht | 2,090 | 26th chT-GER Seniors | A23 |
| Mar 2009 | Juergen Pohlers | 2,085 | 25th Bad Woerishofen Open | A65 |
| Sep 2017 | Friedrich Hanisch | 2,081 | 26th chT-GER Seniors | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,074 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,779 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,070 |
| 19th Leipzig VfB Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,998 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,925 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,933 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 1 | 1,837 |
| Strelasund Open | 1997 | 7 | 5 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Detlef Zoll's chess games?
145 games by Detlef Zoll, 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 Detlef Zoll has played.
What does Detlef Zoll play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Detlef Zoll opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Detlef Zoll answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Detlef Zoll play as White?
As White, Detlef Zoll's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Detlef Zoll play as Black?
As Black, Detlef Zoll most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Detlef Zoll's FIDE rating?
Detlef Zoll is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Detlef Zoll played?
Our database contains 145 games by Detlef Zoll, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 53 draws, 54 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Detlef Zoll?
145 games by Detlef Zoll 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.