Prepare against Horst Zesiger
CHE · World #23,463 classical · FIDE ID 1306464
Our database contains 158 games by Horst Zesiger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horst Zesiger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horst Zesiger 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 | 2,029 | 2,144 | Jul 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 69 | 51 | 38 | 43.7% |
| As White | 85 | 40 | 31 | 14 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 73 | 29 | 20 | 24 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horst Zesiger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horst Zesiger's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 92.9% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Zesiger usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Zesiger usually continues c4 (73.5% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Zesiger usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zesiger usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 41.4% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 27.6% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 57.7% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 42.3% | 50.0% |
Horst Zesiger's chess games
All 158 games by Horst Zesiger 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: 69 wins, 51 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 11/5/1 | 64.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A93 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Christian Clemens | 2,307 | 8th EU-ch Seniors | A80 |
| Jan 2001 | Hans Karl | 2,285 | ch-SUI Seniors | E90 |
| Jul 2005 | Hans-Georg Morger | 2,228 | ch-SUI Seniors | E94 |
| Oct 2004 | Timothee Heinz | 2,204 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0405 | D41 |
| Mar 2012 | Uwe Rauch | 2,173 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1112 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUI Seniors | 2012 | 54 | 32 | 2,191 |
| 6th ch-EU Seniors | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,012 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,222 |
| Winterthur Open | 2007 | 8 | 6 | 2,432 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,002 |
| 8th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,161 |
| 1st Davos Open | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 2,265 |
| 5th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2007 | 6 | 5 | 2,075 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horst Zesiger's chess games?
158 games by Horst Zesiger, 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 Horst Zesiger has played.
What does Horst Zesiger play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Horst Zesiger opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horst Zesiger answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Horst Zesiger play as White?
As White, Horst Zesiger's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (17 games, 64.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horst Zesiger play as Black?
As Black, Horst Zesiger most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Horst Zesiger's FIDE rating?
Horst Zesiger is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Horst Zesiger played?
Our database contains 158 games by Horst Zesiger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 51 draws, 38 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horst Zesiger?
158 games by Horst Zesiger 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.