Prepare against Thorsten Zehrfeld
DEU · World #30,864 classical · FIDE ID 12902969
When preparing against Thorsten Zehrfeld, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 77 games by Thorsten Zehrfeld, covering Sep 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Thorsten Zehrfeld's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsten Zehrfeld 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 | 1,982 | 1,982 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 1,999 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,076 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 18 | 31 | 28 | 23.4% |
| As White | 38 | 7 | 18 | 13 | 18.4% |
| As Black | 39 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsten Zehrfeld's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsten Zehrfeld's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 94.7% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Zehrfeld usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Zehrfeld usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Zehrfeld usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zehrfeld usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 43.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 26.1% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Thorsten Zehrfeld's chess games
All 77 games by Thorsten Zehrfeld in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Nov 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: 18 wins, 31 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Martin Motl | 2,191 | Regionalliga Sued-West 1718 | E12 |
| Feb 1999 | Suzanne Connolly | 2,105 | Bunratty Masters Open | B08 |
| Oct 2022 | Peter Haas | 2,095 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-West 2223 | B06 |
| Mar 2018 | Martin Ruprecht | 2,066 | Regionalliga Sued-West 1718 | E62 |
| Jan 2019 | Andreas Beyerlein | 2,047 | Regionalliga Sued-West 1819 | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04th Leipzig VfB Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,191 |
| 20th Kochan Memorial Open A | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,935 |
| 3rd Leipzig VfB Open | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,070 |
| Regionalliga Sued-West 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-West 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,975 |
| Regionalliga SW 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,062 |
| 02nd Leipzig VfB Open | 1995 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-West 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,004 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorsten Zehrfeld's chess games?
77 games by Thorsten Zehrfeld, from Sep 2009 to Nov 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 Thorsten Zehrfeld has played.
What does Thorsten Zehrfeld play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Thorsten Zehrfeld opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsten Zehrfeld answers 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Thorsten Zehrfeld play as White?
As White, Thorsten Zehrfeld's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsten Zehrfeld play as Black?
As Black, Thorsten Zehrfeld most often plays: Modern Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Thorsten Zehrfeld's FIDE rating?
Thorsten Zehrfeld is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Thorsten Zehrfeld played?
Our database contains 77 games by Thorsten Zehrfeld, covering Sep 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 31 draws, 28 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsten Zehrfeld?
77 games by Thorsten Zehrfeld 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.