Prepare against Ole Ziem
DEU · World #90,852 classical · FIDE ID 34624791
When preparing against Ole Ziem, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Ole Ziem, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ole Ziem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ole Ziem 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 | 1,756 | 1,758 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,698 | 1,698 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 6 | 20 | 29.7% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ole Ziem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ole Ziem's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 72.2% | 42.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Ziem usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ziem usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Ziem usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Ziem usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Ziem usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ziem usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Ole Ziem's chess games
All 37 games by Ole Ziem 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Ediz Yozgyur | 1,821 | DEM U14 | C55 |
| May 2024 | Tim Boettcher | 1,699 | ch-GER U25 Open B | C55 |
| May 2026 | Arnesh Prashanthakumar | 1,696 | DEM U14 | A36 |
| May 2024 | Philipp Rodriguez | 1,663 | ch-GER U25 Open B | C91 |
| Oct 2022 | Juergen Kuehne | 1,598 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 1,236 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,672 |
| DEM U14 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,771 |
| ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,371 |
| LEM Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 | Open | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,946 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ole Ziem's chess games?
37 games by Ole Ziem, 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 Ole Ziem has played.
What does Ole Ziem play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ole Ziem opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ole Ziem answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ole Ziem play as White?
As White, Ole Ziem's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ole Ziem play as Black?
As Black, Ole Ziem most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Ole Ziem's FIDE rating?
Ole Ziem is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess and 1,698 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,758 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Ole Ziem played?
Our database contains 37 games by Ole Ziem, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ole Ziem?
37 games by Ole Ziem 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.