Prepare against Thomas Zinkl
Spain · World #19,617 classical · FIDE ID 94738602
Our database contains 59 games by Thomas Zinkl, covering Dec 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Zinkl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Zinkl 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 | 2,061 | 2,073 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 1,994 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,937 | 1,966 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 24 | 21 | 14 | 40.7% |
| As White | 29 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Zinkl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Zinkl's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 100.0% | 63.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Zinkl usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zinkl usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Zinkl usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 69.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 78.6% |
Thomas Zinkl's chess games
All 59 games by Thomas Zinkl in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - 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: 24 wins, 21 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2002 | Stanislav Korotkjevich | 2,318 | chT-GER U20 | E70 |
| Oct 2022 | Sergio Diaz Carrasco | 1,990 | El Prat de Llobregat Open 3rd | A12 |
| Nov 2022 | Jordi Miralles Brugues | 1,986 | El Prat de Llobregat Open 3rd | B13 |
| Dec 2002 | Martin Busch | 1,906 | chT-GER U20 | D07 |
| Sep 2022 | Renato Alquezar Mancho | 1,800 | El Prat de Llobregat Open 3rd | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M2 | 2006 | 31 | 18 | 1,818 |
| ch-Oberpfalz | 2000 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-Oberpfalz M3 | 1997 | 8 | 4 | – |
| chT-GER U20 | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 2,038 |
| El Prat de Llobregat Open 3rd | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 2,111 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Zinkl's chess games?
59 games by Thomas Zinkl, from Dec 2022 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 Thomas Zinkl has played.
What does Thomas Zinkl play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Thomas Zinkl opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Zinkl answers 1...c6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Zinkl play as White?
As White, Thomas Zinkl's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Zinkl play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Zinkl most often plays: Albin Countergambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Thomas Zinkl's FIDE rating?
Thomas Zinkl is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 1,937 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Thomas Zinkl played?
Our database contains 59 games by Thomas Zinkl, covering Dec 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 21 draws, 14 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Zinkl?
59 games by Thomas Zinkl 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.