Prepare against Gunnar Zschischang
DEU · World #18,801 classical · FIDE ID 4665988
When preparing against Gunnar Zschischang, expect 1.Nc3 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dunst Opening as White, 55.6% over 36 games.
Our database contains 161 games by Gunnar Zschischang, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gunnar Zschischang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gunnar Zschischang 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 | 2,068 | 2,250 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 63 | 49 | 49 | 39.1% |
| As White | 79 | 38 | 25 | 16 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 82 | 25 | 24 | 33 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gunnar Zschischang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gunnar Zschischang's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 47 | 59.5% | 70.2% |
| d4 | 18 | 22.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 12 | 15.2% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 59% of White games, 70.2% score
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Zschischang usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Zschischang usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Zschischang usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Zschischang usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Zschischang usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Zschischang usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 97.3% | 48.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 15 | 55.6% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 25.9% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
Gunnar Zschischang's chess games
All 161 games by Gunnar Zschischang 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: 63 wins, 49 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 36 | 20/11/5 | 55.6% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Ludwig Deglmann | 2,363 | 18th Staufer Open | C10 |
| Jan 2004 | Oliver Mueller | 2,235 | Oberliga Nord W 0304 | A00 |
| Jan 1995 | Frank Schneider | 2,230 | Mainz Open | A04 |
| Mar 2003 | Dirk Weber | 2,216 | Oberliga Nord W 0203 | A41 |
| Feb 2003 | Klaus Cordes | 2,214 | Oberliga Nord W 0203 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kleve Open | 2000 | 14 | 8 | 2,283 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,205 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 2,087 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,288 |
| 16th Calvia Amateur Open | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,119 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1920 | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,110 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
| Nord West Cup | 2000 | 8 | 4 | 2,054 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gunnar Zschischang's chess games?
161 games by Gunnar Zschischang, 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 Gunnar Zschischang has played.
What does Gunnar Zschischang play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Gunnar Zschischang opens with 1.Nc3 (59% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gunnar Zschischang answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Gunnar Zschischang play as White?
As White, Gunnar Zschischang's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (36 games, 55.6% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gunnar Zschischang play as Black?
As Black, Gunnar Zschischang most often plays: Mikenas Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Gunnar Zschischang's FIDE rating?
Gunnar Zschischang is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Gunnar Zschischang played?
Our database contains 161 games by Gunnar Zschischang, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 49 draws, 49 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gunnar Zschischang?
161 games by Gunnar Zschischang 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.