Prepare against Stefan Zoister
Austria · World #13,740 classical · FIDE ID 1602993
Our database contains 180 games by Stefan Zoister, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Zoister's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Zoister 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 | 2,119 | 2,271 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 42 | 72 | 66 | 23.3% |
| As White | 91 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 89 | 15 | 40 | 34 | 16.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Zoister's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Zoister's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 97.8% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Zoister usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Zoister usually continues f4 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Zoister usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Zoister usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 34 | 77.3% | 42.6% |
| c5 | 5 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.5% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 100.0% | 35.2% |
Stefan Zoister's chess games
All 180 games by Stefan Zoister in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 42 wins, 72 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 0/8/7 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Guenter Kuba | 2,348 | Graz Open A | C33 |
| Jan 2009 | Guenter Amann | 2,330 | chT2-AUT w 0809 | C11 |
| Jan 1997 | Tal Haimovich | 2,285 | Graz Open | C05 |
| Aug 1998 | Michael Gerhold | 2,265 | ch-AUT | B51 |
| Dec 2012 | Hansjoerg Blaas | 2,259 | chT2W-AUT 1213 | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open | 2005 | 26 | 14 | 2,277 |
| Werfen Open A | 1996 | 17 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| Koszeg IM | 1996 | 10 | 3 | 2,129 |
| chT2W-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
| ch-AUT | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,209 |
| Graz Open A | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,251 |
| 5th Karl Wagner Memorial | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,204 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1993 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Zoister's chess games?
180 games by Stefan Zoister, from Apr 2003 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 Stefan Zoister has played.
What does Stefan Zoister play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Stefan Zoister opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Zoister answers 1...c6 (77% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Stefan Zoister play as White?
As White, Stefan Zoister's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); King's Gambit (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Zoister play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Zoister most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (15 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Stefan Zoister's FIDE rating?
Stefan Zoister is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Stefan Zoister played?
Our database contains 180 games by Stefan Zoister, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 72 draws, 66 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Zoister?
180 games by Stefan Zoister 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.