Prepare against Rolf-Ruediger Zechel
DEU · World #59,187 classical · FIDE ID 12999024
Our database contains 96 games by Rolf-Ruediger Zechel, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rolf-Ruediger Zechel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rolf-Ruediger Zechel 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 | 1,859 | 1,885 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 24 | 40 | 32 | 25.0% |
| As White | 44 | 14 | 21 | 9 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 52 | 10 | 19 | 23 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rolf-Ruediger Zechel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rolf-Ruediger Zechel's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 100.0% | 55.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.7% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Zechel usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Zechel usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Zechel usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 70.4% | 57.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 22.2% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 23.3% |
Rolf-Ruediger Zechel's chess games
All 96 games by Rolf-Ruediger Zechel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 24 wins, 40 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D03 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Alexander Berenstein | 1,968 | 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | B23 |
| Sep 2017 | Dorit Gehrmann | 1,920 | 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | D02 |
| Mar 2018 | Hilke Jessen | 1,903 | ch-Schleswig-Holstein Seniors B | B50 |
| Nov 2016 | Fred Brandt | 1,861 | 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A48 |
| Apr 2015 | Friedrich Clasen | 1,737 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-S Schleswig Holstein cand C 43rd | 1988 | 9 | 2 | – |
| 29th Kiel Open B | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,791 |
| ch-Schleswig-Holstein Seniors B | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,826 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,601 |
| 23rd ch-Hamburg Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,775 |
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,037 |
| 14th GER Seniors Derby | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,515 |
| 9th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,539 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rolf-Ruediger Zechel's chess games?
96 games by Rolf-Ruediger Zechel, from Apr 2015 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 Rolf-Ruediger Zechel has played.
What does Rolf-Ruediger Zechel play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Rolf-Ruediger Zechel opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rolf-Ruediger Zechel answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rolf-Ruediger Zechel play as White?
As White, Rolf-Ruediger Zechel's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rolf-Ruediger Zechel play as Black?
As Black, Rolf-Ruediger Zechel most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Rolf-Ruediger Zechel's FIDE rating?
Rolf-Ruediger Zechel is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Rolf-Ruediger Zechel played?
Our database contains 96 games by Rolf-Ruediger Zechel, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 40 draws, 32 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rolf-Ruediger Zechel?
96 games by Rolf-Ruediger Zechel 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.