Prepare against Ingo Zachos
DEU · World #28,803 classical · FIDE ID 4694180
Our database contains 96 games by Ingo Zachos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ingo Zachos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingo Zachos 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 | 1,993 | 2,132 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 35 | 27 | 34 | 36.5% |
| As White | 52 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 44 | 14 | 9 | 21 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingo Zachos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingo Zachos's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 44 | 84.6% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 85% of White games, 59.1% score
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Zachos usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Zachos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Zachos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zachos usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Zachos usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Zachos usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 26 | 96.3% | 46.2% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Ingo Zachos's chess games
All 96 games by Ingo Zachos 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: 35 wins, 27 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| A11 | English Opening | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 30 | 10/8/12 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Maxim Chetverik | 2,313 | Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | E62 |
| May 2004 | Igor Eismont | 2,311 | 19th Ruhrhalbinsel Open | E21 |
| Aug 2003 | Matthias Krallmann | 2,258 | Dortmund Open A | A04 |
| Jul 2004 | Farhad Karimi | 2,194 | Dortmund Open A | A04 |
| Sep 2011 | Ralph Mallee | 2,135 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 1112 | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2004 | 19 | 11 | 2,177 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,813 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,934 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,825 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,873 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,084 |
| 19th Ruhrhalbinsel Open | 2004 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,274 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingo Zachos's chess games?
96 games by Ingo Zachos, 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 Ingo Zachos has played.
What does Ingo Zachos play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Ingo Zachos opens with 1.Nf3 (85% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingo Zachos answers 1...d6 (96% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Ingo Zachos play as White?
As White, Ingo Zachos's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingo Zachos play as Black?
As Black, Ingo Zachos most often plays: Pirc Defense (30 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Ingo Zachos's FIDE rating?
Ingo Zachos is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Ingo Zachos played?
Our database contains 96 games by Ingo Zachos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 27 draws, 34 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingo Zachos?
96 games by Ingo Zachos 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.