Prepare against Patrick Zelbel
IM · DEU · World #870 classical · FIDE ID 24624322
Our database contains 1,405 games by Patrick Zelbel, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Zelbel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Zelbel 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 | 2,465 | 2,493 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,456 | 2,493 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,388 | 2,539 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,405 | 625 | 455 | 325 | 44.5% |
| As White | 707 | 360 | 213 | 134 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 698 | 265 | 242 | 191 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Zelbel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Zelbel's side.
First moves as White (706 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 658 | 93.2% | 65.9% |
| d4 | 41 | 5.8% | 69.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 65.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Zelbel usually continues c3 (66.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zelbel usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zelbel usually continues d4 (61.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 69.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Zelbel usually continues c4 (85.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Zelbel usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Zelbel usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (331 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 142 | 42.9% | 56.0% |
| c5 | 138 | 41.7% | 52.2% |
| d5 | 36 | 10.9% | 79.2% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 2.4% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.5% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (245 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 210 | 85.7% | 56.4% |
| d5 | 17 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 15 | 6.1% | 46.7% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Patrick Zelbel's chess games
All 1,405 games by Patrick Zelbel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 625 wins, 455 draws, 325 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 196 | 101/60/35 | 51.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 82 | 38/23/21 | 46.3% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 52 | 34/12/6 | 65.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 40 | 22/10/8 | 55.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 19/6/3 | 67.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/10/6 | 36.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 20 | 11/8/1 | 55.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 41 | 20/8/13 | 48.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 13/17/8 | 34.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 36 | 11/12/13 | 30.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 32 | 23/6/3 | 71.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 8/13/9 | 26.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 29 | 6/13/10 | 20.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 13/9/5 | 48.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 9/12/4 | 36.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Daniel Fridman | 2,749 | ch-GER Net blitz Final | B11 |
| Aug 2009 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,662 | 13th Vlissingen HZ Open | C25 |
| Dec 2019 | Evgeny Postny | 2,661 | ch-EU blitz | A57 |
| Apr 2018 | Alexander Moiseenko | 2,659 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Aug 2020 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,657 | ch-GER Blitz | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 104 | 71 | 2,541 |
| ch-GER blitz | 2022 | 58 | 34 | 2,433 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2021 | 57 | 36 | 2,483 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 42 | 24 | 2,419 |
| Dortmund Helmut Kohl | 2013 | 36 | 15.5 | 2,354 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2005 | 28 | 18 | 1,621 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2007 | 27 | 13 | 2,103 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2003 | 22 | 17 | 1,585 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Zelbel's chess games?
1,405 games by Patrick Zelbel, from Apr 2005 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 Patrick Zelbel has played.
What does Patrick Zelbel play on the first move as White?
Across 706 games with White in our database, Patrick Zelbel opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Zelbel answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Patrick Zelbel play as White?
As White, Patrick Zelbel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (196 games, 51.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (82 games, 46.3% win rate); King's Gambit (52 games, 65.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 707 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Zelbel play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Zelbel most often plays: Benoni Defense (41 games, 48.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (38 games, 34.2% win rate); Italian Game (36 games, 30.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 698 games.
What is Patrick Zelbel's FIDE rating?
Patrick Zelbel is currently rated 2,465 in classical chess, 2,456 in rapid and 2,388 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,493 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Patrick Zelbel played?
Our database contains 1,405 games by Patrick Zelbel, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 625 wins, 455 draws, 325 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Zelbel?
1,405 games by Patrick Zelbel 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.