Prepare against Stefan Zollinger
CHE · World #8,007 classical · FIDE ID 1309579
Our database contains 53 games by Stefan Zollinger, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Zollinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Zollinger 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 | 2,205 | 2,217 | Mar 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,176 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 21 | 11 | 21 | 39.6% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Zollinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Zollinger's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 46.4% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 28.6% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 25.0% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Zollinger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Zollinger usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Zollinger usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zollinger usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Zollinger usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Zollinger usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 81.8% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Stefan Zollinger's chess games
All 53 games by Stefan Zollinger in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Aug 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: 21 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E17 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Helmut Scherer | 2,278 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1617 | B13 |
| Nov 2016 | Velimir Kresovic | 2,240 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1617 | B14 |
| Jan 2000 | Martin Baumgartner | 2,163 | Pontresina Seniors-HT III | C55 |
| Mar 2012 | Ramadan Raka | 2,139 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1112 | C00 |
| Apr 2025 | Damir Levacic | 2,077 | chT-SUI 2025 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 1,974 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,067 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 2,324 |
| 25th Zuerich Open B | 2001 | 5 | 4 | 1,997 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0506 | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 2,002 |
| ch-SUI U16 | 2001 | 5 | 3 | 2,213 |
| Pontresina Seniors-HT III | 2000 | 4 | 3 | 2,363 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 2,262 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Zollinger's chess games?
53 games by Stefan Zollinger, from Jan 2005 to Aug 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 Zollinger has played.
What does Stefan Zollinger play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Stefan Zollinger opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Zollinger answers 1...c6 (82% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Stefan Zollinger play as White?
As White, Stefan Zollinger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Zollinger play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Zollinger most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Stefan Zollinger's FIDE rating?
Stefan Zollinger is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Stefan Zollinger played?
Our database contains 53 games by Stefan Zollinger, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Zollinger?
53 games by Stefan Zollinger 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.