Prepare against Erich Zwissler
DEU · World #132,489 classical · FIDE ID 1271958
When preparing against Erich Zwissler, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 50 games by Erich Zwissler, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erich Zwissler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erich Zwissler 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 | 1,640 | 1,735 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,675 | 1,675 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 8 | 19 | 23 | 16.0% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 4.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erich Zwissler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erich Zwissler's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 44.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.0% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Zwissler usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Zwissler usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Zwissler usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 8.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Erich Zwissler's chess games
All 50 games by Erich Zwissler in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 8 wins, 19 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Hans-Christian Mayeres | 1,899 | 15th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | E90 |
| Jul 2016 | Ludwig Wawrinsky | 1,812 | 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | E12 |
| Jul 2015 | Juergen Scheffler | 1,517 | 13th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | D13 |
| Jul 2019 | Margarete Hetzer | 1,375 | 17th RLP Seniors Open | D06 |
| Jul 2019 | Helmut Pfaff | 1,314 | 17th RLP Seniors Open | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,704 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,741 |
| 16th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,537 |
| 13th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,685 |
| ch-Zweibruecken PSB HT5 82nd | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,384 |
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,549 |
| 9th Pfalz Open B | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,453 |
| 8th Pfalz Open B | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,460 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erich Zwissler's chess games?
50 games by Erich Zwissler, from Jun 2013 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 Erich Zwissler has played.
What does Erich Zwissler play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Erich Zwissler opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erich Zwissler answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Erich Zwissler play as White?
As White, Erich Zwissler's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erich Zwissler play as Black?
As Black, Erich Zwissler most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Erich Zwissler's FIDE rating?
Erich Zwissler is currently rated 1,640 in classical chess, 1,675 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,735 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Erich Zwissler played?
Our database contains 50 games by Erich Zwissler, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 19 draws, 23 losses (16.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erich Zwissler?
50 games by Erich Zwissler 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.