Prepare against Michael Zunker
DEU · World #57,724 classical · FIDE ID 24634115
Our database contains 87 games by Michael Zunker, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Zunker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Zunker 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 | 1,864 | 1,943 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 20 | 35 | 32 | 23.0% |
| As White | 47 | 13 | 19 | 15 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 40 | 7 | 16 | 17 | 17.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Zunker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Zunker's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 57.4% | 40.7% |
| e4 | 20 | 42.6% | 57.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 40.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Zunker usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Zunker usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Zunker usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Zunker usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Zunker usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zunker usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 27.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Michael Zunker's chess games
All 87 games by Michael Zunker in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 20 wins, 35 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Andreas Baeuschlein | 2,132 | ch-Baden MA | B38 |
| Apr 2003 | Michael Mader | 2,093 | ch-Baden HT1 | B42 |
| Sep 2022 | Guenther Jehnichen | 2,033 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2223 | D36 |
| Feb 2017 | Helmut Kunkel | 1,983 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1617 | A00 |
| Mar 2005 | Ralf Huettemann | 1,954 | ch-Baden MA | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MA | 2005 | 11 | 3 | 1,868 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,291 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,329 |
| ch-Baden HT1 | 2003 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,274 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9293 | 1993 | 8 | 2.5 | – |
| Oberliga Baden 9192 | 1992 | 8 | 4 | 2,280 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,004 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 1 | 1,946 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Zunker's chess games?
87 games by Michael Zunker, from Aug 2022 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 Michael Zunker has played.
What does Michael Zunker play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Michael Zunker opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Zunker answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Zunker play as White?
As White, Michael Zunker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Zunker play as Black?
As Black, Michael Zunker most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 8.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Michael Zunker's FIDE rating?
Michael Zunker is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Michael Zunker played?
Our database contains 87 games by Michael Zunker, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 35 draws, 32 losses (23.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Zunker?
87 games by Michael Zunker 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.