Prepare against Maj Zirkelbach
FM · SVN · World #4,697 classical · FIDE ID 14613395
Our database contains 375 games by Maj Zirkelbach, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maj Zirkelbach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maj Zirkelbach 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 | 2,282 | 2,321 | Oct 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,199 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,348 | 2,348 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 375 | 163 | 74 | 138 | 43.5% |
| As White | 187 | 76 | 42 | 69 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 188 | 87 | 32 | 69 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maj Zirkelbach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maj Zirkelbach's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 122 | 65.2% | 49.6% |
| e4 | 64 | 34.2% | 56.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 49.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Zirkelbach usually continues c4 (50.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zirkelbach usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Zirkelbach usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Zirkelbach usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Zirkelbach usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Zirkelbach usually continues d3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 48.0% | 59.4% |
| c5 | 48 | 48.0% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 94.8% | 58.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Maj Zirkelbach's chess games
All 375 games by Maj Zirkelbach in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 163 wins, 74 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 11/0/5 | 68.8% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,684 | Titled Tue Late | E11 |
| Nov 2023 | Illya Nyzhnyk | 2,611 | Titled Tue Late | A07 |
| Feb 2024 | Roman Ovetchkin | 2,518 | Titled Tue Early | A58 |
| Jul 2017 | Robert Zelcic | 2,500 | 11th Portoroz Open | E11 |
| Nov 2023 | Novendra Priasmoro | 2,499 | Titled Tue Late | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 53 | 24 | 2,277 |
| chT-SLO U20 | 2018 | 37 | 21 | 1,894 |
| Novo Mesto Open | 2023 | 27 | 20 | 2,103 |
| SLO-CupT | 2019 | 17 | 9 | 2,141 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 2016 | 17 | 11 | 1,987 |
| Otocec Krka Terme Open | 2021 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,237 |
| chT-SLO U16 | 2014 | 12 | 6 | 1,754 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,232 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Peter Urbanc (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maj Zirkelbach's chess games?
375 games by Maj Zirkelbach, from Jan 2012 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 Maj Zirkelbach has played.
What does Maj Zirkelbach play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Maj Zirkelbach opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maj Zirkelbach answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Maj Zirkelbach play as White?
As White, Maj Zirkelbach's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maj Zirkelbach play as Black?
As Black, Maj Zirkelbach most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Maj Zirkelbach's FIDE rating?
Maj Zirkelbach is currently rated 2,282 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid and 2,348 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Maj Zirkelbach played?
Our database contains 375 games by Maj Zirkelbach, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 74 draws, 138 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maj Zirkelbach?
375 games by Maj Zirkelbach 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.