Prepare against Gerhard Zipko
Austria · World #101,534 classical · FIDE ID 1686585
When preparing against Gerhard Zipko, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%).
Our database contains 65 games by Gerhard Zipko, covering Nov 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Zipko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard Zipko 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 | 1,725 | 1,825 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 20 | 17 | 28 | 30.8% |
| As White | 29 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 36 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Zipko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Zipko's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 51.7% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 14 | 48.3% | 39.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Zipko usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Zipko usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Zipko usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Zipko usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Zipko usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Zipko usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 87.5% | 39.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 53.3% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 33.3% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
Gerhard Zipko's chess games
All 65 games by Gerhard Zipko in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - 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, 17 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E74 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1988 | Andre Schmeisser | 1,840 | IBCA Olympiad Blind 08th Prelim B | C01 |
| Apr 1988 | Erik Groenberg | 1,800 | IBCA-ol Blind 08th Final B | C62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna IBM Blind | 1981 | 11 | 3 | 2,113 |
| 7th IBCA Wch Blind | 1990 | 11 | 5 | 2,201 |
| 09th IBCA-ol blind | 1992 | 10 | 2 | 2,075 |
| 12th IBCA Olympiad Blind | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,118 |
| IBCA Blind Olympiad 07th Final B | 1985 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| IBCA-ol Blind 08th Final B | 1988 | 6 | 2 | 1,817 |
| IBCA Olympiad Blind 08th Prelim B | 1988 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,953 |
| IBCA Blind Olympiad 07th Prelim B | 1985 | 4 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Zipko's chess games?
65 games by Gerhard Zipko, from Nov 2023 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 Gerhard Zipko has played.
What does Gerhard Zipko play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Gerhard Zipko opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Zipko answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Zipko play as White?
As White, Gerhard Zipko's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Zipko play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Zipko most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Gerhard Zipko's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Zipko is currently rated 1,725 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,825 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Gerhard Zipko played?
Our database contains 65 games by Gerhard Zipko, covering Nov 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 17 draws, 28 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Zipko?
65 games by Gerhard Zipko 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.