Prepare against Rolf Zens
DEU · World #56,338 classical · FIDE ID 12922285
Our database contains 56 games by Rolf Zens, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rolf Zens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rolf Zens 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 | 1,869 | 1,943 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,912 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 16 | 16 | 24 | 28.6% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rolf Zens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rolf Zens's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 16 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 12 | 42.9% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 57% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Zens usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Zens usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Zens usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zens usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Zens usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Zens usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 26.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Rolf Zens's chess games
All 56 games by Rolf Zens in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 16 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Martin Wecker | 2,048 | 16th Bad Godesberg Open | B43 |
| Jul 2019 | Luis Alvarez | 1,786 | 17th RLP Seniors Open | A10 |
| Jul 2011 | Mikael Ispirjan | 1,760 | 15th Bad Godesberg Open | B13 |
| Jul 2012 | Isabelle Rieger | 1,684 | 16th Bad Godesberg Open | B33 |
| Jul 2011 | Juergen Eckermann | 1,619 | 15th Bad Godesberg Open | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,728 |
| 15th Bad Godesberg Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,758 |
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,801 |
| 4th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,872 |
| 16th Bad Godesberg Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,041 |
| 17th GER Seniors Derby | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,658 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,643 |
| Bodensee Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,167 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rolf Zens's chess games?
56 games by Rolf Zens, from Sep 2011 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 Zens has played.
What does Rolf Zens play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Rolf Zens opens with 1.c4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rolf Zens answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Rolf Zens play as White?
As White, Rolf Zens's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rolf Zens play as Black?
As Black, Rolf Zens most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Rolf Zens's FIDE rating?
Rolf Zens is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Rolf Zens played?
Our database contains 56 games by Rolf Zens, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rolf Zens?
56 games by Rolf Zens 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.