Prepare against Falk Zschiesing
DEU · World #28,656 classical · FIDE ID 16252101
Our database contains 48 games by Falk Zschiesing, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Falk Zschiesing's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Falk Zschiesing 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 | 1,994 | 1,994 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 20 | 5 | 23 | 41.7% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Falk Zschiesing's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Falk Zschiesing's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 91.3% | 52.4% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Zschiesing usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Zschiesing usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Zschiesing usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Zschiesing usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Falk Zschiesing's chess games
All 48 games by Falk Zschiesing in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 20 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Z sr Bartonicek | 1,946 | 47th Arco Open | A45 |
| Oct 2025 | Thomas Jensen | 1,919 | 47th Arco Open | C26 |
| Oct 2020 | Giorgio Modena | 1,826 | 42nd Arco Open | C10 |
| Oct 2025 | Riccardo Antoniacci | 1,813 | 47th Arco Open | B00 |
| Oct 2025 | Marco Somaschini | 1,777 | 47th Arco Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd Arco Open | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,921 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,747 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,012 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,745 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,952 |
| 44th Arco Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,737 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Falk Zschiesing's chess games?
48 games by Falk Zschiesing, from Dec 2017 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 Falk Zschiesing has played.
What does Falk Zschiesing play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Falk Zschiesing opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Falk Zschiesing answers 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Falk Zschiesing play as White?
As White, Falk Zschiesing's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Falk Zschiesing play as Black?
As Black, Falk Zschiesing most often plays: Philidor (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Falk Zschiesing's FIDE rating?
Falk Zschiesing is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Falk Zschiesing played?
Our database contains 48 games by Falk Zschiesing, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Falk Zschiesing?
48 games by Falk Zschiesing 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.