Prepare against Marc-Kevin Zehe
DEU · World #42,660 classical · FIDE ID 1270952
Our database contains 100 games by Marc-Kevin Zehe, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc-Kevin Zehe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc-Kevin Zehe 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 | 1,923 | 1,947 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,924 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 1,997 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 42 | 27 | 31 | 42.0% |
| As White | 50 | 23 | 10 | 17 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 50 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc-Kevin Zehe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc-Kevin Zehe's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 19 | 38.0% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 15 | 30.0% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 11 | 22.0% | 54.5% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 10.0% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 63.2% score
- …e5 (68% of these games) — Zehe usually continues Nc3 (69.2% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Zehe usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Zehe usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Zehe usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Zehe usually continues f3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zehe usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 82.9% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 12.2% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Marc-Kevin Zehe's chess games
All 100 games by Marc-Kevin Zehe in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 42 wins, 27 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Matti Adelmeyer | 1,880 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | D08 |
| Apr 2009 | Sebastian Raum | 1,879 | ch-Niedersachsen U16 | B76 |
| Oct 2022 | Saskia Pohle | 1,777 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | B99 |
| Oct 2022 | Rene Kern | 1,763 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | E38 |
| Apr 2009 | Martin Schultheiss | 1,750 | ch-Niedersachsen U16 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen U12 | 2006 | 19 | 9.5 | 1,177 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U14 | 2008 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,402 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U10 | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 1,018 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U16 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,794 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U18 | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,625 |
| ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | 2022 | 7 | 6 | 1,824 |
| ch-Bezirk U14 | 2006 | 7 | 6 | 1,281 |
| ch-BEM U10 | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 1,097 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc-Kevin Zehe's chess games?
100 games by Marc-Kevin Zehe, from May 2012 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 Marc-Kevin Zehe has played.
What does Marc-Kevin Zehe play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Marc-Kevin Zehe opens with 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.f4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc-Kevin Zehe answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Marc-Kevin Zehe play as White?
As White, Marc-Kevin Zehe's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Bird's opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc-Kevin Zehe play as Black?
As Black, Marc-Kevin Zehe most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Marc-Kevin Zehe's FIDE rating?
Marc-Kevin Zehe is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 1,868 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Marc-Kevin Zehe played?
Our database contains 100 games by Marc-Kevin Zehe, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 27 draws, 31 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc-Kevin Zehe?
100 games by Marc-Kevin Zehe 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.