Prepare against Alexandra Zherebtsova
FM · Montenegro · World #5,058 classical · FIDE ID 24129518
When preparing against Alexandra Zherebtsova, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scotch Game as Black, 11.1% over 27 games.
Our database contains 1,178 games by Alexandra Zherebtsova, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexandra Zherebtsova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandra Zherebtsova 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 | 2,272 | 2,307 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,176 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,106 | 2,120 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,178 | 403 | 271 | 504 | 34.2% |
| As White | 589 | 233 | 124 | 232 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 589 | 170 | 147 | 272 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandra Zherebtsova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandra Zherebtsova's side.
First moves as White (589 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 500 | 84.9% | 48.6% |
| c4 | 39 | 6.6% | 62.8% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 3.4% | 47.5% |
| f4 | 18 | 3.1% | 72.2% |
| e4 | 12 | 2.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Zherebtsova usually continues Nf3 (42.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Zherebtsova usually continues Nf3 (44.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Zherebtsova usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Zherebtsova usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Zherebtsova usually continues Nc3 (85.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Zherebtsova usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (298 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 244 | 81.9% | 41.0% |
| c5 | 47 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 47.5% | 47.0% |
| d5 | 77 | 43.5% | 37.7% |
| f5 | 12 | 6.8% | 54.2% |
| b5 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
Alexandra Zherebtsova's chess games
All 1,178 games by Alexandra Zherebtsova in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 403 wins, 271 draws, 504 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | Indian Defense | 82 | 28/14/40 | 34.1% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 67 | 25/12/30 | 37.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 58 | 18/12/28 | 31.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 13/9/11 | 39.4% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 32 | 9/7/16 | 28.1% |
| A45 | London System | 27 | 12/7/8 | 44.4% |
| E00 | Catalan | 22 | 11/2/9 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| A17 | English Opening | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 64 | 15/20/29 | 23.4% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 57 | 10/17/30 | 17.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 46 | 18/10/18 | 39.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 39 | 8/8/23 | 20.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 27 | 3/7/17 | 11.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 25 | 8/6/11 | 32.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 6/2/13 | 28.6% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,610 | Titled Tue Late | C56 |
| May 2025 | Dimitris Alexakis | 2,533 | chT-MNE Premier | C96 |
| Sep 2023 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,500 | Titled Tue Late | E90 |
| Oct 2021 | Luis Galego | 2,485 | Titled Tue | A03 |
| May 2022 | Evgeny Sapunov | 2,461 | Titled Tue Early | A27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 418 | 169 | 2,156 |
| ch-Moscow w | 2017 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,040 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | 2021 | 19 | 12 | 2,213 |
| Pushchino Open w | 2013 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,150 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2300 | 2019 | 18 | 12 | 2,252 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 7 | 2,255 |
| Vladivostok Primorsky Debut | 2016 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,158 |
| World Rapid Women 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandra Zherebtsova's chess games?
1,178 games by Alexandra Zherebtsova, from Jul 2006 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 Alexandra Zherebtsova has played.
What does Alexandra Zherebtsova play on the first move as White?
Across 589 games with White in our database, Alexandra Zherebtsova opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandra Zherebtsova answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Alexandra Zherebtsova play as White?
As White, Alexandra Zherebtsova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (82 games, 34.1% win rate); Slav Defense (67 games, 37.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (58 games, 31.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 589 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandra Zherebtsova play as Black?
As Black, Alexandra Zherebtsova most often plays: Indian Defense (64 games, 23.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (57 games, 17.5% win rate); Italian Game (46 games, 39.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 589 games.
What is Alexandra Zherebtsova's FIDE rating?
Alexandra Zherebtsova is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid and 2,106 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Alexandra Zherebtsova played?
Our database contains 1,178 games by Alexandra Zherebtsova, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 403 wins, 271 draws, 504 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandra Zherebtsova?
1,178 games by Alexandra Zherebtsova 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.