Prepare against Erik Zude
IM · DEU · World #2,912 classical · FIDE ID 4604644
Our database contains 763 games by Erik Zude, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Zude's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Zude 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 | 2,342 | 2,437 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,308 | 2,371 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,352 | 2,368 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 763 | 328 | 225 | 210 | 43.0% |
| As White | 371 | 176 | 108 | 87 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 392 | 152 | 117 | 123 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Zude's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Zude's side.
First moves as White (371 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 195 | 52.6% | 62.8% |
| e4 | 89 | 24.0% | 55.1% |
| c4 | 59 | 15.9% | 70.3% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 7.5% | 60.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Zude usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zude usually continues c4 (58.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Zude usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zude usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Zude usually continues d4 (41.2% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Zude usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 41.8% | 59.9% |
| e5 | 71 | 41.8% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 20 | 11.8% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.1% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 87 | 64.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 21 | 15.7% | 59.5% |
| d6 | 19 | 14.2% | 55.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.7% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Erik Zude's chess games
All 763 games by Erik Zude 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: 328 wins, 225 draws, 210 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 30 | 13/8/9 | 43.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 27 | 11/10/6 | 40.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 16/5/4 | 64.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 19 | 13/1/5 | 68.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 37 | 10/17/10 | 27.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 31 | 12/6/13 | 38.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 30 | 9/11/10 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 14/7/8 | 48.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 21 | 4/11/6 | 19.0% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Giovanni Vescovi | 2,622 | 2nd San Marino Open | D17 |
| Oct 2005 | Alexander Graf | 2,613 | Corsica Masters Open | E81 |
| Dec 2015 | Igor Khenkin | 2,594 | ch-GER 86th | D46 |
| Mar 2011 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,578 | 12th ch-EU | A70 |
| Apr 2017 | Andrey Zhigalko | 2,577 | 5th Hofheim Spring Open A | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen | 2019 | 58 | 38.5 | 2,410 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 30 | 19 | 2,365 |
| Bundesliga 2004-05 | 2005 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,359 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,377 |
| Bundesliga 1989-90 | 1990 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,132 |
| Oberliga Ost B 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,400 |
| 14th ch-EUR | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 2,329 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,336 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Zude's chess games?
763 games by Erik Zude, 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 Erik Zude has played.
What does Erik Zude play on the first move as White?
Across 371 games with White in our database, Erik Zude opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Zude answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Erik Zude play as White?
As White, Erik Zude's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (27 games, 40.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (25 games, 64.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 371 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Zude play as Black?
As Black, Erik Zude most often plays: Philidor (37 games, 27.0% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (30 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 392 games.
What is Erik Zude's FIDE rating?
Erik Zude is currently rated 2,342 in classical chess, 2,308 in rapid and 2,352 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Erik Zude played?
Our database contains 763 games by Erik Zude, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 328 wins, 225 draws, 210 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Zude?
763 games by Erik Zude 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.