Prepare against Siegfried Zoernpfenning
Austria · World #23,354 classical · FIDE ID 1604082
When preparing against Siegfried Zoernpfenning, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 29.6% over 27 games.
Our database contains 124 games by Siegfried Zoernpfenning, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Siegfried Zoernpfenning's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Siegfried Zoernpfenning 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 | 2,030 | 2,164 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,104 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,174 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 33 | 39 | 52 | 26.6% |
| As White | 61 | 23 | 15 | 23 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 63 | 10 | 24 | 29 | 15.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Siegfried Zoernpfenning's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Siegfried Zoernpfenning's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 60.7% | 51.4% |
| e4 | 17 | 27.9% | 47.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Zoernpfenning usually continues Bf4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Zoernpfenning usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Zoernpfenning usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Zoernpfenning usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Zoernpfenning usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Zoernpfenning usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 48.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 10 | 32.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.9% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 57.9% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 26.3% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
Siegfried Zoernpfenning's chess games
All 124 games by Siegfried Zoernpfenning 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: 33 wins, 39 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 27 | 8/11/8 | 29.6% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A17 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E66 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Arthur Kruckenhauser | 2,374 | Vienna Ottakring 100 Years | D02 |
| Nov 2003 | Harald Stelzer | 2,283 | ch-EU Internet qual | D13 |
| Feb 2020 | Tom Meurs | 2,249 | Graz Open A | B13 |
| Nov 2003 | Alberto Suarez Real | 2,229 | ch-EU Internet qual | E70 |
| Oct 2008 | Maximilian Sadilek | 2,164 | chT2O-AUT 0809 | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Lienz Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,201 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,091 |
| chT2O-AUT 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,121 |
| 17th Lienz Open | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,208 |
| 1st Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 8 | 4 | 2,205 |
| 41st St Veit Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,108 |
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,198 |
| Graz Open A | 2022 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Siegfried Zoernpfenning's chess games?
124 games by Siegfried Zoernpfenning, 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 Siegfried Zoernpfenning has played.
What does Siegfried Zoernpfenning play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Siegfried Zoernpfenning opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Siegfried Zoernpfenning answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games).
What openings does Siegfried Zoernpfenning play as White?
As White, Siegfried Zoernpfenning's most-played openings in our database are: London System (27 games, 29.6% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Siegfried Zoernpfenning play as Black?
As Black, Siegfried Zoernpfenning most often plays: Petrov's Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Siegfried Zoernpfenning's FIDE rating?
Siegfried Zoernpfenning is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Siegfried Zoernpfenning played?
Our database contains 124 games by Siegfried Zoernpfenning, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 39 draws, 52 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Siegfried Zoernpfenning?
124 games by Siegfried Zoernpfenning 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.