Prepare against Michael Zygan
DEU · World #49,528 classical · FIDE ID 24681520
Our database contains 41 games by Michael Zygan, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Zygan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Zygan 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 | 1,895 | 1,913 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 26.8% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Zygan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Zygan's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zygan usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Zygan usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (19% of these games) — Zygan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 71.4% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Michael Zygan's chess games
All 41 games by Michael Zygan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 11 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Ante Bilandzic | 1,974 | Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2026 | Open B | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Farzad Tahashi-Knoche | 1,941 | Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2026 | Open B | D01 |
| Apr 2015 | Christoph Althoff | 1,905 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1415 | A55 |
| Apr 2008 | Matthias Kuehn | 1,874 | NRW Class1 0708 | B03 |
| Jun 2015 | Sven Spickermann | 1,865 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,798 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 1,888 |
| Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,861 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,554 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1415 | 2015 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,990 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0405 | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,621 |
| NRW Class2 0607 | 2007 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,910 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,376 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Zygan's chess games?
41 games by Michael Zygan, from May 2016 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 Zygan has played.
What does Michael Zygan play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Michael Zygan opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Zygan answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Michael Zygan play as White?
As White, Michael Zygan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Zygan play as Black?
As Black, Michael Zygan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Michael Zygan's FIDE rating?
Michael Zygan is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Michael Zygan played?
Our database contains 41 games by Michael Zygan, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Zygan?
41 games by Michael Zygan 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.