Prepare against Eva Maria Zickelbein
WFM · DEU · World #54,982 classical · FIDE ID 4646118
When preparing against Eva Maria Zickelbein, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 32.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 315 games by Eva Maria Zickelbein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eva Maria Zickelbein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eva Maria Zickelbein 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 | 1,874 | 2,151 | Jul 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,125 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 315 | 114 | 85 | 116 | 36.2% |
| As White | 165 | 68 | 41 | 56 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 150 | 46 | 44 | 60 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eva Maria Zickelbein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eva Maria Zickelbein's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 147 | 89.1% | 54.1% |
| f4 | 13 | 7.9% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Zickelbein usually continues Nc3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Zickelbein usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zickelbein usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- 1.f4 — 8% of White games, 53.8% score
- …d5 (77% of these games) — Zickelbein usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Zickelbein usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Zickelbein usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 45 | 60.8% | 43.3% |
| d6 | 23 | 31.1% | 52.2% |
| c5 | 6 | 8.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 25 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 13 | 26.0% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 14.0% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Eva Maria Zickelbein's chess games
All 315 games by Eva Maria Zickelbein 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: 114 wins, 85 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 57 | 23/13/21 | 40.4% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Ambrus Peter | 2,305 | BL 9394 w | B40 |
| Feb 2013 | Anita Gara | 2,302 | chT-FRA Top 12 w | D00 |
| Mar 2000 | Jana Jackova | 2,233 | BL 9900 w | C41 |
| Mar 2003 | Nellya Vidonyak | 2,224 | BL 0203 w | B23 |
| Mar 2004 | Eveline Nuenchert | 2,211 | BL2 Gr3 0304 w | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA Top 12 w | 2014 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,059 |
| Naujac Open | 2013 | 14 | 6 | 1,962 |
| BL 9495 w | 1995 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,824 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 1,920 |
| Queenstown Open | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,123 |
| chB-Hamburg U18 | 1989 | 10 | 2.5 | – |
| BL 0001 w | 2001 | 10 | 6 | 2,236 |
| Marseille w | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eva Maria Zickelbein's chess games?
315 games by Eva Maria Zickelbein, 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 Eva Maria Zickelbein has played.
What does Eva Maria Zickelbein play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Eva Maria Zickelbein opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eva Maria Zickelbein answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Eva Maria Zickelbein play as White?
As White, Eva Maria Zickelbein's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (57 games, 40.4% win rate); Vienna Game (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Bird's opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eva Maria Zickelbein play as Black?
As Black, Eva Maria Zickelbein most often plays: Philidor (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Eva Maria Zickelbein's FIDE rating?
Eva Maria Zickelbein is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Eva Maria Zickelbein played?
Our database contains 315 games by Eva Maria Zickelbein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 85 draws, 116 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eva Maria Zickelbein?
315 games by Eva Maria Zickelbein 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.