Prepare against Wolfgang Zahn
FM · DEU · World #4,655 classical · FIDE ID 4620984
Our database contains 333 games by Wolfgang Zahn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Zahn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Zahn 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 | 2,283 | 2,295 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 333 | 125 | 65 | 143 | 37.5% |
| As White | 172 | 73 | 35 | 64 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 161 | 52 | 30 | 79 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Zahn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Zahn's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 87 | 50.6% | 47.7% |
| e4 | 68 | 39.5% | 58.1% |
| c4 | 17 | 9.9% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Zahn usually continues c4 (49.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zahn usually continues c4 (44.8% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Zahn usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Zahn usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Zahn usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Zahn usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 91.8% | 47.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 100.0% | 33.9% |
Wolfgang Zahn's chess games
All 333 games by Wolfgang Zahn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 125 wins, 65 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 23 | 4/4/15 | 17.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A04 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Thore Perske | 2,448 | Titled Tue Late | D08 |
| Apr 2025 | N Bodnar | 2,429 | Titled Tue Early | E15 |
| Oct 2023 | Gaur Garv | 2,401 | Titled Tue Early | A48 |
| Oct 2023 | S. Poobesh Anand | 2,389 | Titled Tue Early | E15 |
| Mar 2023 | Martin Bruedigam | 2,386 | Titled Tue Late | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 166 | 67.5 | 2,108 |
| 3rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,398 |
| Bayern Kongress-55 Meisterturnier 2 | 1984 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| 57th ch-Bayern B | 1986 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,219 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,076 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,268 |
| Landesliga Sued 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,215 |
| 4th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,367 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Zahn's chess games?
333 games by Wolfgang Zahn, from Apr 2003 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 Wolfgang Zahn has played.
What does Wolfgang Zahn play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Zahn opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Zahn answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Zahn play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Zahn's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Zahn play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Zahn most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Wolfgang Zahn's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Zahn is currently rated 2,283 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,295 (May 2026).
How many games has Wolfgang Zahn played?
Our database contains 333 games by Wolfgang Zahn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 65 draws, 143 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Zahn?
333 games by Wolfgang Zahn 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.