Prepare against Reinhard Zunker
FM · DEU · World #27,977 classical · FIDE ID 4617711
When preparing against Reinhard Zunker, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 1,286 games by Reinhard Zunker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reinhard Zunker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinhard Zunker 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 | 1,998 | 2,264 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,180 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,178 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,286 | 509 | 534 | 243 | 39.6% |
| As White | 659 | 308 | 256 | 95 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 627 | 201 | 278 | 148 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinhard Zunker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinhard Zunker's side.
First moves as White (659 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 598 | 90.7% | 67.1% |
| d4 | 20 | 3.0% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 19 | 2.9% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 2.7% | 44.4% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 67.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Zunker usually continues Nf3 (65.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Zunker usually continues Nf3 (72.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zunker usually continues d4 (62.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Zunker usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Zunker usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Zunker usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 110 | 42.0% | 47.7% |
| g6 | 70 | 26.7% | 62.9% |
| d6 | 53 | 20.2% | 68.9% |
| e6 | 21 | 8.0% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 178 | 78.4% | 53.1% |
| d6 | 25 | 11.0% | 64.0% |
| g6 | 19 | 8.4% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Reinhard Zunker's chess games
All 1,286 games by Reinhard Zunker 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: 509 wins, 534 draws, 243 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 104 | 46/42/16 | 44.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 47 | 22/20/5 | 46.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 35 | 19/11/5 | 54.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 31 | 11/15/5 | 35.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 30 | 16/11/3 | 53.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 14/6/5 | 56.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 23 | 14/9/0 | 60.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 23 | 13/7/3 | 56.5% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 22 | 13/8/1 | 59.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 96 | 41/37/18 | 42.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 53 | 28/17/8 | 52.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 45 | 13/24/8 | 28.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 43 | 11/21/11 | 25.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 9/13/9 | 29.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 27 | 11/13/3 | 40.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 23 | 5/11/7 | 21.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 21 | 5/12/4 | 23.8% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Mark D Tseitlin | 2,456 | 3rd ch-EU Seniors | D98 |
| Jan 1994 | Miroslaw Maciejewski | 2,395 | Darmstadt Heinerfestpokal Open | B45 |
| Aug 2000 | Jefim Rotstein | 2,336 | ch-GER Seniors 12th | B40 |
| Oct 2011 | Gerard Welling | 2,322 | 15th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D94 |
| Jan 1993 | Thomas Espig | 2,310 | Oberliga Ost-B 9293 | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen Seniors | 2004 | 53 | 38.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-Hessen MVT | 1997 | 33 | 20.5 | 2,298 |
| Darmstadt Heinerfestpokal Open | 1996 | 27 | 20 | 2,507 |
| Wiesbaden Open | 1994 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,290 |
| Oberliga Hessen | 1992 | 18 | 13 | 2,494 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,123 |
| 14th Wch Seniors | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,133 |
| ch-Hessen qual | 1994 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinhard Zunker's chess games?
1,286 games by Reinhard Zunker, 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 Reinhard Zunker has played.
What does Reinhard Zunker play on the first move as White?
Across 659 games with White in our database, Reinhard Zunker opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinhard Zunker answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Reinhard Zunker play as White?
As White, Reinhard Zunker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (104 games, 44.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (47 games, 46.8% win rate); Modern Defense (35 games, 54.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 659 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinhard Zunker play as Black?
As Black, Reinhard Zunker most often plays: Modern Defense (96 games, 42.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (53 games, 52.8% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 28.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 627 games.
What is Reinhard Zunker's FIDE rating?
Reinhard Zunker is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Reinhard Zunker played?
Our database contains 1,286 games by Reinhard Zunker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 509 wins, 534 draws, 243 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinhard Zunker?
1,286 games by Reinhard Zunker 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.