Prepare against Jan Zur
DEU · World #11,328 classical · FIDE ID 24610100
When preparing against Jan Zur, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%).
Our database contains 182 games by Jan Zur, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Zur's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Zur 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 | 2,150 | 2,176 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,147 | 2,154 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,215 | 2,215 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 84 | 39 | 59 | 46.2% |
| As White | 96 | 50 | 16 | 30 | 52.1% |
| As Black | 86 | 34 | 23 | 29 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Zur's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Zur's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 99.0% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Zur usually continues Nf3 (40.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zur usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Zur usually continues Nf3 (88.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zur usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 65.6% | 61.9% |
| e5 | 8 | 25.0% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 72.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Jan Zur's chess games
All 182 games by Jan Zur in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 84 wins, 39 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Ralf Schoene | 2,345 | 9th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | D27 |
| Jan 2007 | Peter Welz | 2,174 | 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C17 |
| May 2014 | Patrick Boettcher | 2,172 | 14th Zehlendorf Open | D28 |
| Jul 2015 | Sergej Krefenstein | 2,171 | 1st Berlin Lieb Memorial | B51 |
| Aug 2015 | Christopher Niechotz | 2,120 | 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2005 | 14 | 6 | 2,042 |
| JBLN Ost 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,429 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,168 |
| 2nd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,042 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,105 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,164 |
| 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| 2nd Berlin Lieb Memorial | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Zur's chess games?
182 games by Jan Zur, from Jul 2004 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 Jan Zur has played.
What does Jan Zur play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Jan Zur opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Zur answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jan Zur play as White?
As White, Jan Zur's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Zur play as Black?
As Black, Jan Zur most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Jan Zur's FIDE rating?
Jan Zur is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess, 2,147 in rapid and 2,215 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Jan Zur played?
Our database contains 182 games by Jan Zur, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 39 draws, 59 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Zur?
182 games by Jan Zur 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.