Prepare against Robert Zentgraf
DEU · World #10,736 classical · FIDE ID 4676483
When preparing against Robert Zentgraf, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as Black, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 470 games by Robert Zentgraf, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Robert Zentgraf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Zentgraf 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 | 2,159 | 2,195 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 470 | 173 | 168 | 129 | 36.8% |
| As White | 241 | 105 | 86 | 50 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 229 | 68 | 82 | 79 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Zentgraf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Zentgraf's side.
First moves as White (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 152 | 63.1% | 55.3% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 17.4% | 65.5% |
| d4 | 34 | 14.1% | 83.8% |
| c4 | 10 | 4.1% | 55.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zentgraf usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Zentgraf usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Zentgraf usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Zentgraf usually continues g3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zentgraf usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Zentgraf usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 104 | 88.9% | 53.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.4% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 79.7% | 41.5% |
| c5 | 12 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Robert Zentgraf's chess games
All 470 games by Robert Zentgraf in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 173 wins, 168 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 39 | 16/9/14 | 41.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 11/3/0 | 78.6% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A39 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 36 | 17/11/8 | 47.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/9/5 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 2/8/10 | 10.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Stephan Bruchmann | 2,304 | 10th Rostock SSC 07 Open | B27 |
| Jan 1996 | Juergen Schulz | 2,275 | ch-GER U11 | B50 |
| Nov 2012 | Sebastian Kesten | 2,218 | Mecklenburg VP VL 1213 | E92 |
| Aug 2011 | Hannes Leisner | 2,187 | 10th Rostock SSC 07 Open | B42 |
| Oct 2003 | Christian Kuehner | 2,174 | ch-GER Lands U20 | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 2006 | 36 | 17.5 | 2,014 |
| ch-GER U25 | 2010 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,013 |
| ch-GER U13 | 1998 | 22 | 10.5 | – |
| chT-GER U13 | 1998 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,074 |
| ch-GER U11 | 1996 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,315 |
| 15th Bad Godesberg Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,044 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,211 |
| ch-Berlin MV MT | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Zentgraf's chess games?
470 games by Robert Zentgraf, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Robert Zentgraf has played.
What does Robert Zentgraf play on the first move as White?
Across 241 games with White in our database, Robert Zentgraf opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Zentgraf answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Robert Zentgraf play as White?
As White, Robert Zentgraf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 241 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Zentgraf play as Black?
As Black, Robert Zentgraf most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (36 games, 47.2% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (20 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Robert Zentgraf's FIDE rating?
Robert Zentgraf is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Robert Zentgraf played?
Our database contains 470 games by Robert Zentgraf, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 168 draws, 129 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Zentgraf?
470 games by Robert Zentgraf 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.