Prepare against Oliver Zierke
FM · DEU · World #8,172 classical · FIDE ID 4607244
When preparing against Oliver Zierke, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 431 games by Oliver Zierke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Zierke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Zierke 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 | 2,202 | 2,338 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,198 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 431 | 159 | 149 | 123 | 36.9% |
| As White | 221 | 81 | 79 | 61 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 210 | 78 | 70 | 62 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Zierke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Zierke's side.
First moves as White (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 217 | 98.2% | 54.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 54.6% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Zierke usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zierke usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Zierke usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zierke usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zierke usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zierke usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 53.2% | 61.0% |
| d5 | 35 | 45.5% | 41.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Oliver Zierke's chess games
All 431 games by Oliver Zierke in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 159 wins, 149 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 42 | 13/17/12 | 31.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 29 | 13/4/12 | 44.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 28 | 12/12/4 | 42.9% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 59 | 23/21/15 | 39.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27 | 6/10/11 | 22.2% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 14/3/7 | 58.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Alojzije Jankovic | 2,540 | 23rd Pula Open | D32 |
| Jun 2014 | Ognjen Jovanic | 2,489 | 28th Pula Open | D34 |
| Jan 1995 | Lev Gutman | 2,470 | 13th Berliner Sommer | A47 |
| Dec 2007 | Stephan Berndt | 2,451 | BL2-Nord 0708 | B89 |
| Oct 2001 | Michael Kopylov | 2,449 | 6th Wichern Open | A88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga NordN | 1989 | 13 | 7 | 2,270 |
| Berlin Tegel B | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,365 |
| BL2-Nord 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,443 |
| BL2-Nord 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,215 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Meisterklasse | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,383 |
| BL2-Nord 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,260 |
| 13th Rewal Open A | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,137 |
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Zierke's chess games?
431 games by Oliver Zierke, from Apr 2003 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 Oliver Zierke has played.
What does Oliver Zierke play on the first move as White?
Across 221 games with White in our database, Oliver Zierke opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Zierke answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Oliver Zierke play as White?
As White, Oliver Zierke's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (42 games, 31.0% win rate); Torre Attack (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 221 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Zierke play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Zierke most often plays: Sicilian (59 games, 39.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Oliver Zierke's FIDE rating?
Oliver Zierke is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Oliver Zierke played?
Our database contains 431 games by Oliver Zierke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 159 wins, 149 draws, 123 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Zierke?
431 games by Oliver Zierke 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.