Prepare against Alexander Zubarev
Russia · World #88,261 classical · FIDE ID 4146646
When preparing against Alexander Zubarev, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 78 games by Alexander Zubarev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Zubarev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Zubarev 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 | 1,764 | 2,074 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 2,054 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,815 | 1,968 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 31 | 14 | 33 | 39.7% |
| As White | 42 | 12 | 8 | 22 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 36 | 19 | 6 | 11 | 52.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Zubarev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Zubarev's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 76.2% | 29.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 16.7% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 29.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Zubarev usually continues Bg5 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Zubarev usually continues Bg5 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Zubarev usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Zubarev usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zubarev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Zubarev usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 82.4% | 67.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Alexander Zubarev's chess games
All 78 games by Alexander Zubarev 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: 31 wins, 14 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Pavel Gnusarev | 2,361 | Pavlodar Open | E94 |
| Dec 2014 | Arman Erzhanov | 2,267 | Pavlodar Open | B50 |
| Jul 2008 | Vladimir Ulienkov | 2,163 | 14th Berdsk Maestro Open | D00 |
| Apr 2008 | Gennady Gavrilov | 2,081 | Novosibirsk April Open | A40 |
| Jul 2008 | Nikolai Kuzmin | 2,079 | Koltsovo Naukograd Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novosibirsk Sukharev Memorial Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,157 |
| Novosibirsk March Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,024 |
| 13th Berdsk Maestro Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,227 |
| 14th Berdsk Maestro Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,110 |
| Novosibirsk Sibiria Open C | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,928 |
| Koltsovo Naukograd Open | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,944 |
| Novosibirsk November Open | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 1,776 |
| Novosibirsk April Open | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Zubarev's chess games?
78 games by Alexander Zubarev, 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 Zubarev has played.
What does Alexander Zubarev play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Alexander Zubarev opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Zubarev answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Alexander Zubarev play as White?
As White, Alexander Zubarev's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Lazard Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Zubarev play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Zubarev most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Alexander Zubarev's FIDE rating?
Alexander Zubarev is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid and 1,815 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Alexander Zubarev played?
Our database contains 78 games by Alexander Zubarev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 14 draws, 33 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Zubarev?
78 games by Alexander Zubarev 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.