Prepare against Felix Zenker
DEU · World #30,229 classical · FIDE ID 34625054
When preparing against Felix Zenker, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Felix Zenker, covering Sep 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Felix Zenker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix Zenker 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 | 1,986 | 2,004 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,008 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,019 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 51.6% |
| As White | 15 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 137 rated games against 122 different opponents, across 18 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 87 | 34 | 28 | 25 | 39.1% | 1,940 | 1,973 | 11 |
| Rapid | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 22.2% | 1,998 | 1,821 | 2 |
| Blitz | 36 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 55.6% | 1,914 | 1,989 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 63 | 13 | 17 | 33 | 20.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 58 | 36 | 13 | 9 | 62.1% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 18 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 1,996 | 2,090 |
| 2025 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 1,927 | 1,927 |
| 2024 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1,947 | 1,947 |
| 2023 | 55 | 25 | 13 | 17 | 1,904 | 1,936 |
| 2022 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 1,962 | 1,868 |
Where Felix Zenker has played
Germany (16) · Austria (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix Zenker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix Zenker's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Zenker usually continues c3 (71.4% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Zenker usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Zenker usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Felix Zenker's chess games
All 31 games by Felix Zenker in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - Nov 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | Adam Baranyai-Molnar | 2,341 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | B22 |
| May 2026 | Ruben Lutz | 2,332 | Schnellschach im Dresdner Rathaus | C01 |
| May 2026 | Henning Holinka | 2,296 | Schnellschach im Dresdner Rathaus | B22 |
| Nov 2026 | Simon Degenhard | 2,236 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | D45 |
| Mar 2026 | Alexander Hilverda | 2,216 | Schloss-Open | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,082 |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,108 |
| Schloss-Open | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,035 |
| Schnellschach im Dresdner Rathaus | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,214 |
Interactive opening tree from all 31 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix Zenker's chess games?
31 games by Felix Zenker, from Sep 2022 to Nov 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 Felix Zenker has played.
What does Felix Zenker play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Felix Zenker opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix Zenker answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Felix Zenker play as White?
As White, Felix Zenker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix Zenker play as Black?
As Black, Felix Zenker most often plays: Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Felix Zenker's FIDE rating?
Felix Zenker is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Felix Zenker played?
Our database contains 31 games by Felix Zenker, covering Sep 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix Zenker?
31 games by Felix Zenker 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.