Prepare against Emil Zander
CM · DNK · World #6,495 classical · FIDE ID 1467123
When preparing against Emil Zander, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 193 games by Emil Zander, covering Apr 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Emil Zander's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emil Zander 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 | 2,236 | 2,262 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,016 | 2,016 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,176 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 88 | 38 | 67 | 45.6% |
| As White | 91 | 45 | 16 | 30 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 102 | 43 | 22 | 37 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emil Zander's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emil Zander's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 86.8% | 60.1% |
| d4 | 9 | 9.9% | 44.4% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 60.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zander usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zander usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zander usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Zander usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Zander usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 65.0% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 17.5% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 17.5% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 85.0% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 15.0% | 91.7% |
Emil Zander's chess games
All 193 games by Emil Zander in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - Sep 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: 88 wins, 38 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Martin Haubro | 2,405 | Copenhagen Killer Chess Open | B90 |
| Sep 2026 | Rasmus Skytte | 2,400 | DM i Lynskak 2026 | B22 |
| Sep 2026 | Tobias Christensen | 2,341 | DM i Hurtigskak 2026 | A28 |
| May 2023 | Viktor Haarmark Nielsen | 2,328 | DEN-ch Blitz Open | C54 |
| Oct 2024 | Mikkel Manosri Jacobsen | 2,322 | Larsen Event Group 1 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM i Lynskak 2026 | 2026 | 15 | 7 | 2,199 |
| ch-DEN U12 Rapid | 2022 | 14 | 11.5 | 1,703 |
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,644 |
| Norway Chess Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,921 |
| ch-EU Union U12 18th | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1,667 |
| DM i Hurtigskak 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,264 |
| 30th ch-EU U12 | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,666 |
| ch-DEN Basis G7 | 2021 | 7 | 6 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emil Zander's chess games?
193 games by Emil Zander, from Apr 2019 to Sep 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 Emil Zander has played.
What does Emil Zander play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Emil Zander opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emil Zander answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Emil Zander play as White?
As White, Emil Zander's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emil Zander play as Black?
As Black, Emil Zander most often plays: Catalan (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Emil Zander's FIDE rating?
Emil Zander is currently rated 2,236 in classical chess, 2,016 in rapid and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Emil Zander played?
Our database contains 193 games by Emil Zander, covering Apr 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 38 draws, 67 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emil Zander?
193 games by Emil Zander 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.