Prepare against Alexey O. Zakharov
Russia · World #5,161 classical · FIDE ID 34309926
When preparing against Alexey O. Zakharov, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 69 games by Alexey O. Zakharov, covering Feb 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alexey O. Zakharov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexey O. Zakharov 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 | 2,270 | 2,270 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,387 | 2,387 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,458 | 2,458 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 29.0% |
| As White | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 35 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexey O. Zakharov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexey O. Zakharov's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 82.4% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Zakharov usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Zakharov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Zakharov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Zakharov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zakharov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Alexey O. Zakharov's chess games
All 69 games by Alexey O. Zakharov in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - Sep 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: 20 wins, 22 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Isaak Parpiev | 2,380 | TCh-RUS Premier | E44 |
| Oct 2021 | Erdem Khubukshanov | 2,373 | ch-EU Hybrid U14 | B31 |
| Aug 2026 | Ekaterina Goltseva | 2,340 | St.Petersburg Rapid GP | E44 |
| May 2026 | Vladimir Maslovskiy | 2,310 | TCh-RUS Premier 2026 | D02 |
| Oct 2021 | Javier Habans Aguerrea | 2,308 | ch-EU Hybrid U14 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,854 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,409 |
| TCh-RUS Premier | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,357 |
| Grand-Open Galeria 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,245 |
| TCh-RUS Premier 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,349 |
| Chigorin Mem Blitz | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,339 |
| Korchnoi Mem Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,226 |
| Wch U16 | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexey O. Zakharov's chess games?
69 games by Alexey O. Zakharov, from Feb 2018 to Sep 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 Alexey O. Zakharov has played.
What does Alexey O. Zakharov play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Alexey O. Zakharov opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexey O. Zakharov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexey O. Zakharov play as White?
As White, Alexey O. Zakharov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexey O. Zakharov play as Black?
As Black, Alexey O. Zakharov most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Alexey O. Zakharov's FIDE rating?
Alexey O. Zakharov is currently rated 2,270 in classical chess, 2,387 in rapid and 2,458 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Alexey O. Zakharov played?
Our database contains 69 games by Alexey O. Zakharov, covering Feb 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 22 draws, 27 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexey O. Zakharov?
69 games by Alexey O. Zakharov 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.