Prepare against Ludwig Zesch
FM · DEU · World #5,481 classical · FIDE ID 4655621
Our database contains 312 games by Ludwig Zesch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ludwig Zesch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ludwig Zesch 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 | 2,261 | 2,317 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 312 | 107 | 115 | 90 | 34.3% |
| As White | 163 | 61 | 57 | 45 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 149 | 46 | 58 | 45 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ludwig Zesch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ludwig Zesch's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 158 | 96.9% | 54.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Zesch usually continues Nf3 (54.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zesch usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Zesch usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zesch usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Zesch usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zesch usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 96.8% | 52.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 83.0% | 46.6% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.4% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.7% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Ludwig Zesch's chess games
All 312 games by Ludwig Zesch 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: 107 wins, 115 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 28 | 9/10/9 | 32.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 5/7/10 | 22.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Ralf Akesson | 2,478 | 8th ch-EU | A65 |
| Apr 2007 | Lev Gutman | 2,444 | 8th ch-EU | E68 |
| Jan 2012 | Mike Stolz | 2,381 | Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | C06 |
| Jan 2004 | Fabian Lipinsky | 2,370 | BL2-Nord 0304 | B18 |
| Nov 2012 | Michael Becker | 2,359 | BL2-Ost 1213 | B37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U13 | 1995 | 22 | 12.5 | – |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 14 | 3 | 2,275 |
| Gelsenkirchen Open | 2001 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,284 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,190 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,348 |
| 10th Leipzig VfB Open | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,958 |
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,147 |
| 11th Leipzig VfB Open | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,243 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ludwig Zesch's chess games?
312 games by Ludwig Zesch, 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 Ludwig Zesch has played.
What does Ludwig Zesch play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Ludwig Zesch opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ludwig Zesch answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Ludwig Zesch play as White?
As White, Ludwig Zesch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 32.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Scotch Game (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ludwig Zesch play as Black?
As Black, Ludwig Zesch most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Ludwig Zesch's FIDE rating?
Ludwig Zesch is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Ludwig Zesch played?
Our database contains 312 games by Ludwig Zesch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 115 draws, 90 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ludwig Zesch?
312 games by Ludwig Zesch 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.