Prepare against Gislain Zoellner
DEU · World #54,880 classical · FIDE ID 4616006
Our database contains 46 games by Gislain Zoellner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gislain Zoellner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gislain Zoellner 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 | 1,874 | 2,047 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 28.3% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gislain Zoellner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gislain Zoellner's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 43.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Zoellner usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Zoellner usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Zoellner usually continues Bc4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Gislain Zoellner's chess games
All 46 games by Gislain Zoellner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 13 wins, 15 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Yvonne Loesch | 2,065 | chT2-GER w 0405 | E34 |
| May 2024 | Christa Kaulfuss | 1,816 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | C26 |
| Jun 2026 | Ramona Neumann | 1,764 | Deutsche Frauen-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft der Landesverbände 2026 | C54 |
| Jun 2026 | Sara Schirmer | 1,643 | Deutsche Frauen-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft der Landesverbände 2026 | C50 |
| Apr 2020 | Torsten Pawlowski | 1,620 | 1st ch-GER NSV Online | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ch-GER NSV Online | 2020 | 12 | 4 | 1,526 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,829 |
| ch-Lueneburg distr Haupt | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,695 |
| 17th GER Seniors Derby | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,785 |
| Deutsche Frauen-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft der Landesverbände 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
| chT2-GER w 0405 | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,054 |
| BL2 West 0910 w | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1,770 |
Interactive opening tree from all 46 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gislain Zoellner's chess games?
46 games by Gislain Zoellner, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Gislain Zoellner has played.
What does Gislain Zoellner play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Gislain Zoellner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gislain Zoellner answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gislain Zoellner play as White?
As White, Gislain Zoellner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Bishop's Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gislain Zoellner play as Black?
As Black, Gislain Zoellner most often plays: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Gislain Zoellner's FIDE rating?
Gislain Zoellner is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Gislain Zoellner played?
Our database contains 46 games by Gislain Zoellner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 15 draws, 18 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gislain Zoellner?
46 games by Gislain Zoellner 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.