Prepare against Klaus Zeier
DEU · World #10,317 classical · FIDE ID 4696050
Our database contains 228 games by Klaus Zeier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Zeier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Zeier 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 | 2,165 | 2,264 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,197 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 79 | 69 | 80 | 34.6% |
| As White | 112 | 48 | 30 | 34 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 116 | 31 | 39 | 46 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Zeier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Zeier's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 99.1% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zeier usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Zeier usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Zeier usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Zeier usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 49 | 100.0% | 39.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 88.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.8% | 62.5% |
Klaus Zeier's chess games
All 228 games by Klaus Zeier 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: 79 wins, 69 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 15/3/2 | 75.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Srdjan Panzalovic | 2,459 | Oberliga Baden 1314 | C00 |
| Nov 2009 | Andreas Strunski | 2,413 | 4th Deizisau Open | B40 |
| Feb 2012 | Janos Tompa | 2,397 | Oberliga Baden 1112 | A08 |
| Mar 2013 | Lothar Arnold | 2,370 | Oberliga Baden 1213 | B29 |
| Jan 2014 | Csaba Berczes | 2,366 | Oberliga Baden 1314 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden HT Open A | 2001 | 11 | 3.5 | – |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,307 |
| Oberliga Baden 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,372 |
| 45th Rilton Cup | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,037 |
| 13th Recklinghausen Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,091 |
| ch-Baden HT1 | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,130 |
| Oberliga Baden 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Zeier's chess games?
228 games by Klaus Zeier, 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 Klaus Zeier has played.
What does Klaus Zeier play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Klaus Zeier opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Zeier answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Klaus Zeier play as White?
As White, Klaus Zeier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Zeier play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Zeier most often plays: Italian Game (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Klaus Zeier's FIDE rating?
Klaus Zeier is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Klaus Zeier played?
Our database contains 228 games by Klaus Zeier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 69 draws, 80 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Zeier?
228 games by Klaus Zeier 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.