Prepare against Richard Zahn
DEU · World #22,724 classical · FIDE ID 4681690
Our database contains 267 games by Richard Zahn, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Zahn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Zahn 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 | 2,035 | 2,139 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,006 | 2,025 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,046 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 267 | 104 | 84 | 79 | 39.0% |
| As White | 130 | 52 | 42 | 36 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 137 | 52 | 42 | 43 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Zahn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Zahn's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 40.8% | 60.4% |
| f4 | 46 | 35.4% | 55.4% |
| b4 | 24 | 18.5% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Zahn usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Zahn usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Zahn usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 35% of White games, 55.4% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Zahn usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zahn usually continues fxe5 (72.2% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Zahn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 55 | 94.8% | 51.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 73.5% | 54.2% |
| f5 | 8 | 16.3% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.2% | 70.0% |
Richard Zahn's chess games
All 267 games by Richard Zahn in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 104 wins, 84 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 45 | 17/16/12 | 37.8% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| C02 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 0/7/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A90 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | Marcel Becker | 2,313 | Duesseldorf Post Open 21st | C01 |
| Dec 2005 | Thomas Lemanczyk | 2,267 | Duesseldorf Post Open 21st | B30 |
| Jul 2016 | Hannes Meyner | 2,204 | 8th Vellmar Open | A94 |
| Apr 2011 | Volker Bub | 2,179 | Lower Rhine ch | B07 |
| Apr 2009 | Dirk Pohle | 2,152 | ch-Niederrhein | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederrhein | 2019 | 131 | 66 | 1,985 |
| Nettetal Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,134 |
| NR-ch | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,127 |
| 8th Vellmar Open | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 2,114 |
| Recklinghaeuser Open | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,374 |
| 12th ch-Rheinhausen | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,713 |
| ch-GER Polizei | 1998 | 7 | 4 | – |
| ch-Rheinhausen | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,796 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Zahn's chess games?
267 games by Richard Zahn, from Jan 2005 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 Richard Zahn has played.
What does Richard Zahn play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Richard Zahn opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.f4 (35% of games), 1.b4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Zahn answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...a6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Richard Zahn play as White?
As White, Richard Zahn's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (45 games, 37.8% win rate); Orangutan opening (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Zahn play as Black?
As Black, Richard Zahn most often plays: Horwitz Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Richard Zahn's FIDE rating?
Richard Zahn is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 2,006 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Richard Zahn played?
Our database contains 267 games by Richard Zahn, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 84 draws, 79 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Zahn?
267 games by Richard Zahn 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.