Prepare against Olivier Zeller
France · World #29,549 classical · FIDE ID 629855
When preparing against Olivier Zeller, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 58 games by Olivier Zeller, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olivier Zeller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olivier Zeller 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 | 1,988 | 2,121 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 2,026 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,838 | 1,949 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 12 | 14 | 32 | 20.7% |
| As White | 29 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 20.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olivier Zeller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olivier Zeller's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 93.1% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Zeller usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Zeller usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Zeller usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zeller usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Zeller usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 64.7% | 9.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Olivier Zeller's chess games
All 58 games by Olivier Zeller in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 12 wins, 14 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D29 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Fabrice Deschler | 2,141 | ch-FRA Open A | E68 |
| Feb 2008 | Emmanuel Guyot | 2,113 | chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | C41 |
| Jul 2012 | Pierre Herve | 2,109 | 87th ch-Paris Open B | C55 |
| Aug 2008 | Gilles Suez-Panama | 2,093 | ch-FRA Open A | E97 |
| Jun 2019 | Katharina Mehling | 1,974 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 0.5 | 1,880 |
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 2,048 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,914 |
| Besancon Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,908 |
| 87th ch-Paris Open B | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,083 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,939 |
| Banyoles Open 7th | 2004 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,922 |
| Paris Apsap Open | 1993 | 2 | 0 | 1,937 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olivier Zeller's chess games?
58 games by Olivier Zeller, from Apr 2003 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 Olivier Zeller has played.
What does Olivier Zeller play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Olivier Zeller opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olivier Zeller answers 1...d6 (65% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Olivier Zeller play as White?
As White, Olivier Zeller's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olivier Zeller play as Black?
As Black, Olivier Zeller most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Olivier Zeller's FIDE rating?
Olivier Zeller is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,838 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Olivier Zeller played?
Our database contains 58 games by Olivier Zeller, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 14 draws, 32 losses (20.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olivier Zeller?
58 games by Olivier Zeller 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.