Prepare against Peter Zschorsch
DEU · World #83,336 classical · FIDE ID 4679806
When preparing against Peter Zschorsch, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 184 games by Peter Zschorsch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Zschorsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Zschorsch 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 | 1,779 | 2,092 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 60 | 57 | 67 | 32.6% |
| As White | 92 | 31 | 27 | 34 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 92 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Zschorsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Zschorsch's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 84.8% | 48.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 8.7% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Zschorsch usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Zschorsch usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Zschorsch usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Zschorsch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Zschorsch usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zschorsch usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 37.8% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 16.2% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 13.5% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 13.5% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 85.7% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Peter Zschorsch's chess games
All 184 games by Peter Zschorsch 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: 60 wins, 57 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Peter Hurst | 2,178 | ch-Baden Seniors | D00 |
| Jan 2001 | Armin Schiff | 2,140 | Bad Wildbad Open | A00 |
| Jan 2001 | Utz-Friedrich Bierbach | 2,055 | Staufer Seniors Open | E24 |
| May 2013 | Hermann Ackermann | 1,973 | ch-Baden Seniors | B08 |
| Apr 2024 | Thomas Unterkoffler | 1,917 | 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Wch Seniors | 1999 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,108 |
| 24nd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,794 |
| 22nd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,528 |
| 27th ch-Bayern Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,799 |
| 26th ch-Bayern Open Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,687 |
| 23rd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,733 |
| Bad Wildbad Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
| 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,904 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Zschorsch's chess games?
184 games by Peter Zschorsch, 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 Peter Zschorsch has played.
What does Peter Zschorsch play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Peter Zschorsch opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Zschorsch answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Peter Zschorsch play as White?
As White, Peter Zschorsch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Zschorsch play as Black?
As Black, Peter Zschorsch most often plays: English Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Peter Zschorsch's FIDE rating?
Peter Zschorsch is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Peter Zschorsch played?
Our database contains 184 games by Peter Zschorsch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 57 draws, 67 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Zschorsch?
184 games by Peter Zschorsch 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.