Prepare against Ruediger Zart
DEU · World #13,109 classical · FIDE ID 4668243
Our database contains 141 games by Ruediger Zart, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruediger Zart's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruediger Zart 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 | 2,127 | 2,228 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 35 | 47 | 59 | 24.8% |
| As White | 77 | 17 | 31 | 29 | 22.1% |
| As Black | 64 | 18 | 16 | 30 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruediger Zart's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruediger Zart's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 57.1% | 43.2% |
| d4 | 25 | 32.5% | 42.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 7.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Zart usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Zart usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zart usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Zart usually continues c4 (34.2% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Zart usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Zart usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 29 | 87.9% | 34.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 52.6% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 47.4% | 50.0% |
Ruediger Zart's chess games
All 141 games by Ruediger Zart in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 35 wins, 47 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Sergey Kalinitschew | 2,390 | Oberliga Nord N 2223 | A81 |
| Feb 2014 | Harald Schmidt | 2,375 | BL2-Nord 1314 | A12 |
| Nov 2012 | Martin Voigt | 2,364 | Oberliga Nord N 1213 | B19 |
| Oct 2017 | Michael Kreuzholz | 2,330 | Oberliga Nord N 1718 | B12 |
| Nov 2015 | Markus Lindinger | 2,306 | Oberliga Nord N 1516 | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 20 | 9 | 2,106 |
| Oberliga Nord N 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,142 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,260 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,381 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,167 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,218 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 2,067 |
| BL2-Nord 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruediger Zart's chess games?
141 games by Ruediger Zart, from Jul 2007 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 Ruediger Zart has played.
What does Ruediger Zart play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Ruediger Zart opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruediger Zart answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does Ruediger Zart play as White?
As White, Ruediger Zart's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruediger Zart play as Black?
As Black, Ruediger Zart most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Ruediger Zart's FIDE rating?
Ruediger Zart is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Ruediger Zart played?
Our database contains 141 games by Ruediger Zart, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 47 draws, 59 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruediger Zart?
141 games by Ruediger Zart 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.