Prepare against Alexander Zajogin
FIDE · World #3,127 classical · FIDE ID 13500430
When preparing against Alexander Zajogin, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as White, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 311 games by Alexander Zajogin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Zajogin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Zajogin 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 | 2,333 | 2,426 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 311 | 119 | 97 | 95 | 38.3% |
| As White | 154 | 67 | 41 | 46 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 157 | 52 | 56 | 49 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Zajogin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Zajogin's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 150 | 97.4% | 57.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zajogin usually continues c4 (49.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zajogin usually continues c4 (70.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Zajogin usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Zajogin usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 64 | 100.0% | 53.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 100.0% | 49.1% |
Alexander Zajogin's chess games
All 311 games by Alexander Zajogin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 119 wins, 97 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 22 | 4/12/6 | 18.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 29 | 9/12/8 | 31.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,576 | Bundesliga 2021-22 | A85 |
| May 2020 | Sune Berg Hansen | 2,552 | ch-EU Online 2300+ Final | E46 |
| May 2022 | Vitaly Sivuk | 2,518 | BL2-Ost 2122 | B00 |
| Jul 2022 | David Gavrilescu | 2,512 | Bundesliga 2021-22 | D38 |
| Jan 1994 | Alexei Fedorov | 2,505 | ch-BLR | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BLR | 1994 | 11 | 4 | 2,313 |
| Bundesliga 2013-14 | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,363 |
| 1st Munich Pfingst Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
| 23rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,424 |
| BL2-Ost 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,540 |
| BL2-West 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,391 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,260 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,425 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Zajogin's chess games?
311 games by Alexander Zajogin, from Apr 2003 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 Alexander Zajogin has played.
What does Alexander Zajogin play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Alexander Zajogin opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Zajogin answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexander Zajogin play as White?
As White, Alexander Zajogin's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Zajogin play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Zajogin most often plays: Bogo-Indian Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Alexander Zajogin's FIDE rating?
Alexander Zajogin is currently rated 2,333 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,426 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Alexander Zajogin played?
Our database contains 311 games by Alexander Zajogin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 97 draws, 95 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Zajogin?
311 games by Alexander Zajogin 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.