Prepare against Zyon Kollen
FM · NLD · World #2,980 classical · FIDE ID 1024256
When preparing against Zyon Kollen, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 16.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 558 games by Zyon Kollen, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zyon Kollen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zyon Kollen 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 | 2,339 | 2,388 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,350 | 2,350 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,395 | 2,395 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 558 | 221 | 186 | 151 | 39.6% |
| As White | 294 | 137 | 93 | 64 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 264 | 84 | 93 | 87 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zyon Kollen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zyon Kollen's side.
First moves as White (294 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 277 | 94.2% | 61.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 2.4% | 78.6% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Kollen usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kollen usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kollen usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 78.6% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Kollen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (29% of these games) — Kollen usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kollen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 84 | 65.6% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 39 | 30.5% | 59.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38 | 47.5% | 39.5% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 36.3% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 13.8% | 59.1% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
Zyon Kollen's chess games
All 558 games by Zyon Kollen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 221 wins, 186 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 44 | 12/15/17 | 27.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 42 | 25/10/7 | 59.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 13/2/3 | 72.2% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 9/4/0 | 69.2% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 34 | 12/11/11 | 35.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 4/6/15 | 16.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Casper Schoppen | 2,564 | chT-BEL 2025-26 | C88 |
| Dec 2018 | Vojtech Plat | 2,550 | 56th Groningen Open | B07 |
| Jul 2015 | Stewart G Haslinger | 2,526 | Dieren Open | C69 |
| Oct 2012 | Friso Nijboer | 2,525 | 16th Hoogeveen Unive Open | C19 |
| Jul 2010 | Thorsten Michael Haub | 2,518 | Dieren Open | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2017 | 58 | 29 | 2,276 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2009 | 27 | 14 | 1,892 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2007 | 27 | 18 | 1,731 |
| Borne Euro Chess Open A | 2012 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,206 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2015 | 18 | 12 | 2,312 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2011 | 17 | 10 | 2,158 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2018 | 17 | 12 | 2,402 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2005 | 13 | 5 | 1,441 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zyon Kollen's chess games?
558 games by Zyon Kollen, from Oct 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 Zyon Kollen has played.
What does Zyon Kollen play on the first move as White?
Across 294 games with White in our database, Zyon Kollen opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zyon Kollen answers 1...e6 (66% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Zyon Kollen play as White?
As White, Zyon Kollen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (42 games, 59.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 57.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 294 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zyon Kollen play as Black?
As Black, Zyon Kollen most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (34 games, 35.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 16.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (19 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 264 games.
What is Zyon Kollen's FIDE rating?
Zyon Kollen is currently rated 2,339 in classical chess, 2,350 in rapid and 2,395 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (May 2025).
How many games has Zyon Kollen played?
Our database contains 558 games by Zyon Kollen, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 221 wins, 186 draws, 151 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zyon Kollen?
558 games by Zyon Kollen 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.