Prepare against Walter Zuerik
DEU · World #44,000 classical · FIDE ID 24640280
Our database contains 32 games by Walter Zuerik, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Walter Zuerik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walter Zuerik 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 | 1,918 | 1,981 | Apr 2009 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 1,906 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walter Zuerik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walter Zuerik's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 100.0% | 57.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Zuerik usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Zuerik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Zuerik usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Walter Zuerik's chess games
All 32 games by Walter Zuerik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Heinz Detert | 2,021 | Enger Knappen Cup Open B | D02 |
| Dec 2009 | Ludwig Roever | 1,974 | Enger Knappen Cup Open B | E18 |
| Mar 2007 | Ralf Stukemeier | 1,959 | Werther Schloss Open C 13rd | B07 |
| Apr 2007 | Frederik Polenz | 1,945 | Werther Schloss Open C 13rd | A03 |
| Dec 2009 | Reinhold Bergmann | 1,929 | Enger Knappen Cup Open B | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover C/D | 2008 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,981 |
| ch-Hannover MT | 2009 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,708 |
| Enger Knappen Cup Open B | 2009 | 6 | 5 | 2,104 |
| Werther Schloss Open C 13rd | 2007 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,167 |
| Daehne Cup Hannover | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walter Zuerik's chess games?
32 games by Walter Zuerik, from Jul 2008 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 Walter Zuerik has played.
What does Walter Zuerik play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Walter Zuerik opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walter Zuerik answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Walter Zuerik play as White?
As White, Walter Zuerik's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walter Zuerik play as Black?
As Black, Walter Zuerik most often plays: Queen's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Walter Zuerik's FIDE rating?
Walter Zuerik is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Walter Zuerik played?
Our database contains 32 games by Walter Zuerik, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walter Zuerik?
32 games by Walter Zuerik 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.