Prepare against Uwe Zacharias
DEU · World #48,385 classical · FIDE ID 24689912
When preparing against Uwe Zacharias, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 94 games by Uwe Zacharias, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Uwe Zacharias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uwe Zacharias 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 | 1,900 | 2,002 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 20 | 51 | 23 | 21.3% |
| As White | 42 | 7 | 27 | 8 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 52 | 13 | 24 | 15 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Uwe Zacharias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Uwe Zacharias's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 100.0% | 48.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Zacharias usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Zacharias usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Zacharias usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Uwe Zacharias's chess games
All 94 games by Uwe Zacharias in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 20 wins, 51 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Christoph Sowada | 1,941 | Mecklenburg VP VL1819 | A85 |
| Dec 2018 | Felix Troemer | 1,808 | Mecklenburg VP VL1819 | B78 |
| Jan 1995 | Wolfgang Peschke | 1,800 | Mecklenburg VP LL 9495 | D85 |
| Dec 2019 | Guenther Kundt | 1,760 | 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | D58 |
| Mar 2011 | Arkadi Weinstein | 1,706 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1011 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,874 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,766 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,820 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL1819 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,890 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,906 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 5 | 2,063 |
| Mecklenburg VP Landesliga West 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,887 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uwe Zacharias's chess games?
94 games by Uwe Zacharias, from Apr 2018 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 Uwe Zacharias has played.
What does Uwe Zacharias play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Uwe Zacharias opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uwe Zacharias answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Uwe Zacharias play as White?
As White, Uwe Zacharias's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uwe Zacharias play as Black?
As Black, Uwe Zacharias most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Uwe Zacharias's FIDE rating?
Uwe Zacharias is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Uwe Zacharias played?
Our database contains 94 games by Uwe Zacharias, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 51 draws, 23 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uwe Zacharias?
94 games by Uwe Zacharias 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.