Prepare against Werner Zschunke
DEU · World #41,853 classical · FIDE ID 24678554
Our database contains 222 games by Werner Zschunke, covering Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Werner Zschunke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Werner Zschunke 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 | 1,927 | 2,017 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 79 | 71 | 72 | 35.6% |
| As White | 103 | 45 | 30 | 28 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 119 | 34 | 41 | 44 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Werner Zschunke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Werner Zschunke's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 103 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zschunke usually continues Nc3 (59.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zschunke usually continues g3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Zschunke usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 85.0% | 51.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 15.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 88.7% | 48.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
Werner Zschunke's chess games
All 222 games by Werner Zschunke in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 79 wins, 71 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | English Opening | 33 | 14/10/9 | 42.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Helmut Hassenrueck | 2,199 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | A18 |
| Aug 2024 | Rainer Erler | 2,122 | 36th ch-GER Seniors 65 | B25 |
| Jan 1997 | Edgar Stauch | 2,115 | Regionalliga NW 9798 | E48 |
| Apr 2024 | Gottfried Schumacher | 2,102 | 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | B26 |
| Apr 2025 | M2 Schulz | 2,070 | 13th Int Senioren-Cup | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga NW 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,045 |
| Regionalliga NW 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,043 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,898 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,044 |
| Regionalliga NW 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,044 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,796 |
| 12th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,745 |
| Regionalliga NW 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,891 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Werner Zschunke's chess games?
222 games by Werner Zschunke, from Jan 2013 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 Werner Zschunke has played.
What does Werner Zschunke play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Werner Zschunke opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Werner Zschunke answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Werner Zschunke play as White?
As White, Werner Zschunke's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (33 games, 42.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Werner Zschunke play as Black?
As Black, Werner Zschunke most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Werner Zschunke's FIDE rating?
Werner Zschunke is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Werner Zschunke played?
Our database contains 222 games by Werner Zschunke, covering Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 71 draws, 72 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Werner Zschunke?
222 games by Werner Zschunke 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.