Prepare against Franz Zuser
Austria · World #13,085 classical · FIDE ID 1609661
Our database contains 39 games by Franz Zuser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz Zuser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz Zuser 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 | 2,127 | 2,157 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,111 | 2,157 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,110 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 20.5% |
| As White | 21 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 9.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Zuser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Zuser's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 66.7% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Zuser usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Zuser usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Zuser usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Zuser usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zuser usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Franz Zuser's chess games
All 39 games by Franz Zuser 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: 8 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A28 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Guido Kaspret | 2,328 | ch-AUT | A36 |
| Jan 2000 | Peter Mittelberger | 2,282 | ch-AUT | B28 |
| Jan 2000 | Bela Seres | 2,268 | Tapolca Open | B20 |
| Jan 2000 | Reinhard Bachler | 2,245 | ch-AUT | D46 |
| Jan 2000 | Sandor Rosta | 2,210 | Tapolca Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,216 |
| Tapolca Open | 2000 | 8 | 4 | 2,260 |
| Oberwart Open | 2000 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,988 |
| Vienna Waehring Open A | 1998 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,227 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0506 | 2005 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,177 |
| chT2O-AUT 9900 | 1999 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,452 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0304 | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,867 |
| Finkenstein Open | 1999 | 2 | 1 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Zuser's chess games?
39 games by Franz Zuser, 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 Franz Zuser has played.
What does Franz Zuser play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Franz Zuser opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Zuser answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Franz Zuser play as White?
As White, Franz Zuser's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Zuser play as Black?
As Black, Franz Zuser most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Franz Zuser's FIDE rating?
Franz Zuser is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess, 2,111 in rapid and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Franz Zuser played?
Our database contains 39 games by Franz Zuser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Zuser?
39 games by Franz Zuser 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.