Prepare against Ferdinand Unzicker
FM · DEU · World #4,263 classical · FIDE ID 4619196
Our database contains 409 games by Ferdinand Unzicker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ferdinand Unzicker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferdinand Unzicker 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 | 2,296 | 2,337 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,287 | 2,312 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,309 | 2,310 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 409 | 154 | 111 | 144 | 37.7% |
| As White | 215 | 90 | 57 | 68 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 194 | 64 | 54 | 76 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferdinand Unzicker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferdinand Unzicker's side.
First moves as White (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 97 | 45.1% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 84 | 39.1% | 51.2% |
| e4 | 27 | 12.6% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Unzicker usually continues Nc3 (67.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Unzicker usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Unzicker usually continues g3 (85.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Unzicker usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Unzicker usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Unzicker usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 53.7% | 43.2% |
| e6 | 21 | 25.6% | 52.4% |
| c6 | 10 | 12.2% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 53.5% | 48.7% |
| d5 | 16 | 22.5% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 15 | 21.1% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Ferdinand Unzicker's chess games
All 409 games by Ferdinand Unzicker 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: 154 wins, 111 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 33 | 17/6/10 | 51.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 15/3/6 | 62.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2001 | Wlodzimierz Schmidt | 2,490 | Oberliga Bayern 0001 | A10 |
| Feb 2009 | Raj Tischbierek | 2,459 | Bundesliga 2008-09 | D15 |
| Mar 2024 | Nikola Kanov | 2,424 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | B69 |
| Oct 2008 | Marco Thinius | 2,421 | Bundesliga 2008-09 | B64 |
| Mar 2003 | Uros Krstic | 2,420 | chT2W-AUT 0203 | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS09 GM | 1994 | 22 | 4.5 | 2,211 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,224 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,364 |
| chT2W-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,319 |
| chT2W-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,365 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 8 | 2,440 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,230 |
| Bundesliga 2008-09 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,404 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferdinand Unzicker's chess games?
409 games by Ferdinand Unzicker, 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 Ferdinand Unzicker has played.
What does Ferdinand Unzicker play on the first move as White?
Across 215 games with White in our database, Ferdinand Unzicker opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferdinand Unzicker answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games).
What openings does Ferdinand Unzicker play as White?
As White, Ferdinand Unzicker's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (33 games, 51.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (24 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 215 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferdinand Unzicker play as Black?
As Black, Ferdinand Unzicker most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 194 games.
What is Ferdinand Unzicker's FIDE rating?
Ferdinand Unzicker is currently rated 2,296 in classical chess, 2,287 in rapid and 2,309 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Ferdinand Unzicker played?
Our database contains 409 games by Ferdinand Unzicker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 111 draws, 144 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferdinand Unzicker?
409 games by Ferdinand Unzicker 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.