Prepare against Stephan Ziska
DEU · World #69,873 classical · FIDE ID 24678520
When preparing against Stephan Ziska, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 82 games by Stephan Ziska, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephan Ziska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephan Ziska 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 | 1,822 | 2,031 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,971 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,819 | 2,035 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 30 | 13 | 39 | 36.6% |
| As White | 40 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 16 | 4 | 22 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephan Ziska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephan Ziska's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 50.0% | 47.5% |
| e4 | 15 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 12.5% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ziska usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ziska usually continues e4 (12.5% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Ziska usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ziska usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Ziska usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ziska usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 40.7% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 25.9% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.8% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Stephan Ziska's chess games
All 82 games by Stephan Ziska in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 30 wins, 13 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,606 | WICC qual Dubai sf 25'+10 | A11 |
| Oct 1983 | Simen Agdestein | 2,380 | chT-Nordic | D76 |
| Oct 1983 | Kaarle Sakari Ojanen | 2,295 | chT-Nordic | A97 |
| Jan 1996 | Andreas Tennstedt | 2,280 | Darmstadt Heinerfestpokal Open | D95 |
| Jan 2001 | Carl-Friedrich Kannenberg | 2,074 | 4th Rhein Main Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darmstadt Heinerfestpokal Open | 1996 | 18 | 8 | 2,259 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,831 |
| Darmstadt Weber Memorial Open | 1995 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,383 |
| ch-Starkenburg | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,265 |
| chT-Nordic | 1983 | 7 | 2 | 2,237 |
| 4th Rhein Main Open | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 2,089 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,829 |
| 25th Rhein Main Open A | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,767 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephan Ziska's chess games?
82 games by Stephan Ziska, from Oct 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 Stephan Ziska has played.
What does Stephan Ziska play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Stephan Ziska opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephan Ziska answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Stephan Ziska play as White?
As White, Stephan Ziska's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephan Ziska play as Black?
As Black, Stephan Ziska most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Stephan Ziska's FIDE rating?
Stephan Ziska is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid and 1,819 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Stephan Ziska played?
Our database contains 82 games by Stephan Ziska, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 13 draws, 39 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephan Ziska?
82 games by Stephan Ziska 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.