Prepare against Stefan Zucker
DEU · World #55,057 classical · FIDE ID 24661210
Our database contains 192 games by Stefan Zucker, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Zucker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Zucker 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 | 1,874 | 2,020 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,915 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 1,914 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 90 | 36 | 66 | 46.9% |
| As White | 98 | 55 | 17 | 26 | 56.1% |
| As Black | 94 | 35 | 19 | 40 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Zucker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Zucker's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 67.3% | 68.9% |
| d4 | 9 | 9.2% | 55.6% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 8.2% | 93.8% |
| g3 | 6 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.1% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 68.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Zucker usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Zucker usually continues d3 (85.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Zucker usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Zucker usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Zucker usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Zucker usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 38.0% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 13 | 26.0% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 18.0% | 77.8% |
| a6 | 5 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 80.6% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.9% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
Stefan Zucker's chess games
All 192 games by Stefan Zucker in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 90 wins, 36 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Detlef Wickert | 2,000 | ch-Niedersachsen | B50 |
| Apr 2017 | Helge Wittur | 1,967 | Hannover Bezirks Open | C45 |
| Jan 2008 | Gerhard Kaiser | 1,960 | ch-Niedersachsen | B29 |
| Jan 2009 | Ingram Braun | 1,951 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | A26 |
| Jan 2013 | Maurice Finke | 1,938 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover Region | 2016 | 38 | 21 | 1,740 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 35 | 16 | 1,839 |
| Hannover Bezirks Open | 2020 | 25 | 14.5 | 1,763 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2011 | 21 | 12.5 | 1,777 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2016 | 14 | 9 | 1,863 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,887 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,723 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Zucker's chess games?
192 games by Stefan Zucker, from Jul 2008 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 Zucker has played.
What does Stefan Zucker play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Stefan Zucker opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nc3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Zucker answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games).
What openings does Stefan Zucker play as White?
As White, Stefan Zucker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 77.8% win rate); King's Indian Attack (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Zucker play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Zucker most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Stefan Zucker's FIDE rating?
Stefan Zucker is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Stefan Zucker played?
Our database contains 192 games by Stefan Zucker, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 36 draws, 66 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Zucker?
192 games by Stefan Zucker 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.