Prepare against Jens Zelt
DEU · World #16,986 classical · FIDE ID 12900508
Our database contains 207 games by Jens Zelt, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jens Zelt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jens Zelt 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 | 2,085 | 2,107 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,136 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 74 | 93 | 40 | 35.7% |
| As White | 97 | 36 | 47 | 14 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 110 | 38 | 46 | 26 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jens Zelt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jens Zelt's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 96.9% | 61.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Zelt usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Zelt usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Zelt usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zelt usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Zelt usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Zelt usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 42.2% | 57.9% |
| d6 | 17 | 37.8% | 67.6% |
| c6 | 4 | 8.9% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 19 | 52.8% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 27.8% | 35.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 11.1% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Jens Zelt's chess games
All 207 games by Jens Zelt in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 74 wins, 93 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 26 | 9/14/3 | 34.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/9/2 | 35.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Werner Rottstaedt | 2,245 | Ruhrgebiet VK2 9697 | A40 |
| Jan 1997 | Michael Czubak | 2,215 | Ruhrgebiet VK2 9798 | D23 |
| Feb 2012 | Hubertus Voss | 2,213 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1112 | B06 |
| Nov 2011 | Mark Kusnetsov | 2,196 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1112 | A46 |
| Sep 2022 | Joerg Kaehmann | 2,177 | Oberliga NRW 2223 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ruhrgebiet U20 | 1995 | 20 | 10 | 2,040 |
| Dortmund Open | 2009 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,035 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,898 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,021 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,040 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,078 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,340 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,958 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jens Zelt's chess games?
207 games by Jens Zelt, from Sep 2009 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 Jens Zelt has played.
What does Jens Zelt play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Jens Zelt opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jens Zelt answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jens Zelt play as White?
As White, Jens Zelt's most-played openings in our database are: London System (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jens Zelt play as Black?
As Black, Jens Zelt most often plays: Pirc Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Rat Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Jens Zelt's FIDE rating?
Jens Zelt is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (May 2018).
How many games has Jens Zelt played?
Our database contains 207 games by Jens Zelt, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 93 draws, 40 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jens Zelt?
207 games by Jens Zelt 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.