Prepare against Robert Zysk
IM · DEU · World #2,738 classical · FIDE ID 4600410
When preparing against Robert Zysk, expect 1.Nf3 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as White, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 784 games by Robert Zysk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert Zysk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Zysk 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 | 2,349 | 2,483 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,350 | 2,376 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 784 | 285 | 304 | 195 | 36.4% |
| As White | 385 | 154 | 151 | 80 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 399 | 131 | 153 | 115 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Zysk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Zysk's side.
First moves as White (385 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 189 | 49.1% | 62.4% |
| d4 | 177 | 46.0% | 58.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 2.9% | 40.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.1% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 49% of White games, 62.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Zysk usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zysk usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Zysk usually continues g3 (53.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Zysk usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Zysk usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Zysk usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 95 | 52.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 51 | 28.3% | 59.8% |
| e5 | 22 | 12.2% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 3.3% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 48 | 33.3% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 18 | 12.5% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Robert Zysk's chess games
All 784 games by Robert Zysk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 285 wins, 304 draws, 195 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E67 | Indian Defense | 78 | 33/25/20 | 42.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 33 | 17/11/5 | 51.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 28 | 12/9/7 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 27 | 8/17/2 | 29.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 1/8/6 | 6.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 66 | 28/19/19 | 42.4% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 49 | 19/14/16 | 38.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 30 | 7/11/12 | 23.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 27 | 5/16/6 | 18.5% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 3/12/7 | 13.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Nigel D Short | 2,620 | Bundesliga 1987-88 | A43 |
| Feb 2018 | Wouter Spoelman | 2,586 | Bundesliga 2017-18 | E11 |
| Feb 2018 | Alexander Graf | 2,576 | Bundesliga 2017-18 | A40 |
| Apr 2006 | Davit Shengelia | 2,556 | Neckar Open A 10th | A80 |
| Jan 2006 | Fabian Doettling | 2,542 | Bundesliga 2005-06 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest | 1988 | 25 | 15 | 2,511 |
| Bundesliga 1990-91 | 1991 | 15 | 9 | 2,433 |
| Bundesliga 1988-89 | 1989 | 15 | 10 | 2,468 |
| Bundesliga 1984-85 | 1985 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,472 |
| Bundesliga 1992-93 | 1993 | 15 | 7 | 2,451 |
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 15 | 8 | 2,456 |
| Bundesliga 2023-24 | 2024 | 13 | 3 | 2,297 |
| Bundesliga 1991-92 | 1992 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,537 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Zysk's chess games?
784 games by Robert Zysk, from Apr 2003 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 Robert Zysk has played.
What does Robert Zysk play on the first move as White?
Across 385 games with White in our database, Robert Zysk opens with 1.Nf3 (49% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Zysk answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Robert Zysk play as White?
As White, Robert Zysk's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (78 games, 42.3% win rate); Réti Opening (33 games, 51.5% win rate); English Opening (28 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 385 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Zysk play as Black?
As Black, Robert Zysk most often plays: Modern Defense (66 games, 42.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (49 games, 38.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (30 games, 23.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 399 games.
What is Robert Zysk's FIDE rating?
Robert Zysk is currently rated 2,349 in classical chess, 2,350 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,483 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Robert Zysk played?
Our database contains 784 games by Robert Zysk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 285 wins, 304 draws, 195 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Zysk?
784 games by Robert Zysk 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.