Prepare against Dan Zoler
GM · Israel · World #667 classical · FIDE ID 2800705
Our database contains 865 games by Dan Zoler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dan Zoler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dan Zoler 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 | 2,489 | 2,558 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,378 | 2,548 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,391 | 2,567 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 865 | 378 | 266 | 221 | 43.7% |
| As White | 449 | 223 | 141 | 85 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 416 | 155 | 125 | 136 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dan Zoler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dan Zoler's side.
First moves as White (449 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 378 | 84.2% | 66.3% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 7.6% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 27 | 6.0% | 57.4% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.9% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 66.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Zoler usually continues c4 (67.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Zoler usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Zoler usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Zoler usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Zoler usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Zoler usually continues b3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 106 | 59.6% | 57.5% |
| e5 | 65 | 36.5% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 2.8% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 127 | 75.6% | 48.4% |
| d5 | 30 | 17.9% | 51.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Dan Zoler's chess games
All 865 games by Dan Zoler 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: 378 wins, 266 draws, 221 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D76 | Indian Defense | 73 | 34/27/12 | 46.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 39 | 19/15/5 | 48.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 38 | 16/12/10 | 42.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 17/8/4 | 58.6% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 27 | 14/7/6 | 51.9% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 12/2/5 | 63.2% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| A64 | Catalan | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 53 | 26/12/15 | 49.1% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 35 | 9/19/7 | 25.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 26 | 8/9/9 | 30.8% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 5/13/8 | 19.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 12/6/7 | 48.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,734 | chT-ISR | E67 |
| Sep 2006 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,707 | Wch Blitz 1st | B00 |
| Jul 2012 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,655 | 32nd Benasque Open | E62 |
| Jul 2010 | Aleksander Delchev | 2,632 | 28th Andorra Open | D76 |
| Jul 2010 | Romain Edouard | 2,620 | 28th Andorra Open | A61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 118 | 61.5 | 2,483 |
| ch-ISR | 2014 | 39 | 21.5 | 2,456 |
| Schwarzach Open A | 2000 | 36 | 25.5 | 2,545 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2002 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,540 |
| Graz Open | 2002 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,549 |
| Herzliya | 2017 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,580 |
| Wch Blitz 1st | 2006 | 15 | 3.5 | 2,436 |
| Lost Boys Open | 1999 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,551 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dan Zoler's chess games?
865 games by Dan Zoler, 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 Dan Zoler has played.
What does Dan Zoler play on the first move as White?
Across 449 games with White in our database, Dan Zoler opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dan Zoler answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Dan Zoler play as White?
As White, Dan Zoler's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (73 games, 46.6% win rate); Slav Defense (39 games, 48.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (38 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 449 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dan Zoler play as Black?
As Black, Dan Zoler most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (53 games, 49.1% win rate); Slav Defense (35 games, 25.7% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 416 games.
What is Dan Zoler's FIDE rating?
Dan Zoler is currently rated 2,489 in classical chess, 2,378 in rapid and 2,391 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,558 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Dan Zoler played?
Our database contains 865 games by Dan Zoler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 378 wins, 266 draws, 221 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dan Zoler?
865 games by Dan Zoler 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.