Prepare against Mark Zichanowicz
DEU · World #8,731 classical · FIDE ID 4691199
Our database contains 169 games by Mark Zichanowicz, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Zichanowicz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Zichanowicz 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 | 2,191 | 2,201 | Oct 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,160 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 55 | 76 | 38 | 32.5% |
| As White | 87 | 33 | 36 | 18 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 82 | 22 | 40 | 20 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Zichanowicz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Zichanowicz's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 77.0% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 20 | 23.0% | 52.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Zichanowicz usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Zichanowicz usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Zichanowicz usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Zichanowicz usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Zichanowicz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Zichanowicz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 72.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 27.8% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 59.4% | 47.4% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 40.6% | 50.0% |
Mark Zichanowicz's chess games
All 169 games by Mark Zichanowicz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 55 wins, 76 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 25 | 6/13/6 | 24.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Anna Zozulia | 2,370 | 35th Zuerich Open A | B01 |
| Jan 2013 | Arndt Miltner | 2,311 | Oberliga Baden 1213 | C41 |
| Oct 2017 | Jens Rahnfeld | 2,311 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1718 | B94 |
| Dec 2014 | Lukas Fiderer | 2,287 | Oberliga Baden 1415 | B67 |
| Apr 2008 | Richard Dudek | 2,256 | Oberliga Baden 0708 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MA | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,264 |
| ch-Baden HT2 | 2002 | 9 | 7 | – |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 5 | 2,300 |
| Oberliga Baden 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 6 | 2,370 |
| Oberliga Baden 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,158 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,280 |
| ch-Baden U16 | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,073 |
| ch-Baden U18 | 2001 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Zichanowicz's chess games?
169 games by Mark Zichanowicz, from Oct 2004 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 Mark Zichanowicz has played.
What does Mark Zichanowicz play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Mark Zichanowicz opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Zichanowicz answers 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games).
What openings does Mark Zichanowicz play as White?
As White, Mark Zichanowicz's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Zichanowicz play as Black?
As Black, Mark Zichanowicz most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Mark Zichanowicz's FIDE rating?
Mark Zichanowicz is currently rated 2,191 in classical chess and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Mark Zichanowicz played?
Our database contains 169 games by Mark Zichanowicz, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 76 draws, 38 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Zichanowicz?
169 games by Mark Zichanowicz 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.