Prepare against Tim Zacke
DEU · World #25,622 classical · FIDE ID 24654515
Our database contains 75 games by Tim Zacke, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tim Zacke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim Zacke 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 | 2,014 | 2,014 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 1,960 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 41 | 18 | 16 | 54.7% |
| As White | 36 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 39 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 51.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Zacke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Zacke's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 69.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 69.4% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Zacke usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Zacke usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zacke usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 68.4% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 31.6% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Tim Zacke's chess games
All 75 games by Tim Zacke in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 41 wins, 18 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Hartmut Schmid | 2,066 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2223 | E61 |
| May 2016 | Vinko Kozina | 1,855 | chB-Stuttgart int | B50 |
| May 2013 | Juergen Baelz | 1,833 | chB-Stuttgart int | B13 |
| May 2013 | Stefan Pudmensky | 1,829 | chB-Stuttgart int | B55 |
| May 2012 | Vladimir Kim | 1,826 | chB-Stuttgart int | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2018 | 49 | 34 | 1,875 |
| ch-Wuertemberg U10 | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,146 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,573 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2006 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,358 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1819 | 2019 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2324 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,654 |
| 17th Deizisau Autumn Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,002 |
| 14th Deizisau Autumn Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Zacke's chess games?
75 games by Tim Zacke, from Jul 2009 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 Tim Zacke has played.
What does Tim Zacke play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Tim Zacke opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Zacke answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Tim Zacke play as White?
As White, Tim Zacke's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Zacke play as Black?
As Black, Tim Zacke most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Tim Zacke's FIDE rating?
Tim Zacke is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tim Zacke played?
Our database contains 75 games by Tim Zacke, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 18 draws, 16 losses (54.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Zacke?
75 games by Tim Zacke 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.