Prepare against Ulrich Zenker
FM · DEU · World #15,070 classical · FIDE ID 4614976
Our database contains 489 games by Ulrich Zenker, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Zenker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Zenker 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 | 2,105 | 2,297 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,180 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,182 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 489 | 161 | 106 | 222 | 32.9% |
| As White | 243 | 85 | 52 | 106 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 246 | 76 | 54 | 116 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Zenker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Zenker's side.
First moves as White (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 40.1% | 41.1% |
| d4 | 83 | 35.0% | 41.6% |
| Nf3 | 45 | 19.0% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 14 | 5.9% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 41.1% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Zenker usually continues Nf3 (34.4% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Zenker usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Zenker usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 41.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Zenker usually continues c4 (33.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Zenker usually continues c4 (27.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Zenker usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 40.8% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 23 | 22.3% | 34.8% |
| d6 | 13 | 12.6% | 69.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 9.7% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 8.7% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 34.5% | 46.6% |
| d5 | 28 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 16 | 19.0% | 34.4% |
| g6 | 8 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Ulrich Zenker's chess games
All 489 games by Ulrich Zenker in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 161 wins, 106 draws, 222 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 27 | 4/7/16 | 14.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B07 | Philidor | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Vladimir Raicevic | 2,480 | Cattolica Open | D04 |
| Nov 2004 | Arndt Miltner | 2,402 | ch-Bayern-I Bank Hofmann 8th | A47 |
| Jan 1998 | Emil Anka | 2,400 | Regionalliga SO 9798 | C96 |
| Apr 2017 | Roger Moor | 2,397 | 6th Zuerich Chess Challenge Open | B26 |
| Jun 2020 | Justin Sarkar | 2,380 | Titled Tue | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 180 | 55.5 | 2,047 |
| 4th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,387 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,019 |
| Regionalliga SO 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 2 | 1,936 |
| Regionalliga SO 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,123 |
| Oberbayern Bezirksliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,245 |
| 1st Arber Open | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,255 |
| Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Zenker's chess games?
489 games by Ulrich Zenker, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Ulrich Zenker has played.
What does Ulrich Zenker play on the first move as White?
Across 237 games with White in our database, Ulrich Zenker opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Zenker answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Zenker play as White?
As White, Ulrich Zenker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 243 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Zenker play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Zenker most often plays: Indian Defense (27 games, 14.8% win rate); Modern Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 246 games.
What is Ulrich Zenker's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Zenker is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Ulrich Zenker played?
Our database contains 489 games by Ulrich Zenker, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 106 draws, 222 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Zenker?
489 games by Ulrich Zenker 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.