Prepare against Frank Zeller
IM · DEU · World #4,401 classical · FIDE ID 4613007
Our database contains 1,247 games by Frank Zeller, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frank Zeller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Zeller 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 | 2,291 | 2,445 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,355 | 2,374 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,344 | 2,374 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,247 | 604 | 324 | 319 | 48.4% |
| As White | 633 | 327 | 169 | 137 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 614 | 277 | 155 | 182 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Zeller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Zeller's side.
First moves as White (633 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 393 | 62.1% | 67.0% |
| d4 | 116 | 18.3% | 65.1% |
| c4 | 67 | 10.6% | 58.2% |
| Nf3 | 49 | 7.7% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 7 | 1.1% | 71.4% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 67.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Zeller usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Zeller usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zeller usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 65.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Zeller usually continues c4 (52.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zeller usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Zeller usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 170 | 65.4% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 83 | 31.9% | 50.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 218 | 95.2% | 58.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 3.5% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Frank Zeller's chess games
All 1,247 games by Frank Zeller 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: 604 wins, 324 draws, 319 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 62 | 33/17/12 | 53.2% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 17/10/6 | 51.5% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 31 | 20/6/5 | 64.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 18/5/4 | 66.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 26 | 12/8/6 | 46.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 18/3/1 | 81.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 91 | 38/21/32 | 41.8% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 51 | 33/8/10 | 64.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 51 | 25/15/11 | 49.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 48 | 26/9/13 | 54.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 30 | 7/6/17 | 23.3% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 27 | 11/7/9 | 40.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 22 | 13/4/5 | 59.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Alexander Graf | 2,649 | Neckar Open A 5th | E59 |
| Jan 1997 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,630 | GER CupT 9697 f-3 | A90 |
| May 2015 | Alexander Rakhmanov | 2,627 | 9th Wunsiedel Open | B29 |
| May 2016 | Sebastien Feller | 2,615 | 10th Wunsiedel Open | C95 |
| Mar 2001 | Jon S Speelman | 2,604 | GER CupT final | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 46 | 16 | 2,384 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 1997 | 44 | 29 | 2,408 |
| Wuerttemberg Open | 2001 | 17 | 13 | 2,504 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 17 | 7 | 2,365 |
| Bundesliga 1994-95 | 1995 | 15 | 8 | 2,461 |
| Bundesliga 1995-96 | 1996 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,400 |
| ch-Stuttgart | 2010 | 14 | 11 | 2,423 |
| Bundesliga 2017-18 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,478 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mathias Holzhaeuer (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Zeller's chess games?
1,247 games by Frank Zeller, 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 Frank Zeller has played.
What does Frank Zeller play on the first move as White?
Across 633 games with White in our database, Frank Zeller opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Zeller answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Frank Zeller play as White?
As White, Frank Zeller's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (62 games, 53.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 51.5% win rate); King's Gambit (31 games, 64.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 633 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Zeller play as Black?
As Black, Frank Zeller most often plays: Sicilian (91 games, 41.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (51 games, 64.7% win rate); English Opening (51 games, 49.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 614 games.
What is Frank Zeller's FIDE rating?
Frank Zeller is currently rated 2,291 in classical chess, 2,355 in rapid and 2,344 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,445 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Frank Zeller played?
Our database contains 1,247 games by Frank Zeller, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 604 wins, 324 draws, 319 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Zeller?
1,247 games by Frank Zeller 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.