Prepare against Sven P. Zeidler
FM · United Kingdom · World #10,022 classical · FIDE ID 1800604
When preparing against Sven P. Zeidler, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 31.6% over 133 games.
Our database contains 637 games by Sven P. Zeidler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sven P. Zeidler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven P. Zeidler 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 | 2,169 | 2,284 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 637 | 246 | 194 | 197 | 38.6% |
| As White | 312 | 136 | 94 | 82 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 325 | 110 | 100 | 115 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven P. Zeidler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven P. Zeidler's side.
First moves as White (312 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 312 | 100.0% | 58.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Zeidler usually continues Nc3 (54.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Zeidler usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zeidler usually continues d4 (63.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 120 | 81.1% | 47.9% |
| Nc6 | 28 | 18.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 109 | 97.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.7% | 83.3% |
Sven P. Zeidler's chess games
All 637 games by Sven P. Zeidler 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: 246 wins, 194 draws, 197 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 91 | 33/34/24 | 36.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 43 | 21/15/7 | 48.8% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 38 | 16/9/13 | 42.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 5/8/0 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 133 | 42/46/45 | 31.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 111 | 36/33/42 | 32.4% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 28 | 10/7/11 | 35.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Keith C Arkell | 2,463 | Swansea jubilee | B12 |
| Jan 1995 | Paul E Littlewood | 2,445 | 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | A80 |
| Nov 2002 | Bazar Khatanbaatar | 2,439 | Olympiad-35 | B01 |
| Oct 2015 | Bo Lindberg | 2,422 | 31st EU-Cup | C44 |
| May 2012 | Colin S Crouch | 2,374 | BCF-chT2c 1112 (4NCL) | A86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WLS | 2013 | 95 | 64 | 2,272 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 31 | 18.5 | 2,206 |
| West Wales Open | 2018 | 25 | 18 | 2,254 |
| chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) | 1997 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,304 |
| chT2-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,235 |
| chT-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | 2001 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,264 |
| chT2-BCF 9899 (4NCL) | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,228 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,395 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven P. Zeidler's chess games?
637 games by Sven P. Zeidler, 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 Sven P. Zeidler has played.
What does Sven P. Zeidler play on the first move as White?
Across 312 games with White in our database, Sven P. Zeidler opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven P. Zeidler answers 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nc6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Sven P. Zeidler play as White?
As White, Sven P. Zeidler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (91 games, 36.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (43 games, 48.8% win rate); Ponziani Opening (38 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 312 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven P. Zeidler play as Black?
As Black, Sven P. Zeidler most often plays: Dutch Defense (133 games, 31.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (111 games, 32.4% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 325 games.
What is Sven P. Zeidler's FIDE rating?
Sven P. Zeidler is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Sven P. Zeidler played?
Our database contains 637 games by Sven P. Zeidler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 246 wins, 194 draws, 197 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven P. Zeidler?
637 games by Sven P. Zeidler 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.