Prepare against Anatoly Zinchenko
FIDE · World #39,991 classical · FIDE ID 24114944
When preparing against Anatoly Zinchenko, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 36 games by Anatoly Zinchenko, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Anatoly Zinchenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anatoly Zinchenko 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 | 1,936 | 2,158 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 2,096 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 2,084 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anatoly Zinchenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anatoly Zinchenko's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 27.8% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Zinchenko usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Zinchenko usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Zinchenko usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Zinchenko usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Zinchenko usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zinchenko usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Anatoly Zinchenko's chess games
All 36 games by Anatoly Zinchenko in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 12 wins, 15 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Rodion Bogdanov | 2,064 | ch-Rostov | C41 |
| Mar 2007 | Ibragim Movldiev | 1,981 | 60th ch-RUS zt | B01 |
| Jan 2010 | Sergey Grigoriev | 1,945 | ch-Rostov | C05 |
| Jan 2010 | Kirill Reva | 1,899 | ch-Rostov | A30 |
| Aug 2026 | Dominik Krych | 1,876 | Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open B | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,755 |
| ch-Rostov | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| 60th ch-RUS zt | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 2,144 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,956 |
| chB-Malopolska Region | 2021 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,319 |
| Makienko Memorial | 2007 | 2 | 1 | 2,093 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anatoly Zinchenko's chess games?
36 games by Anatoly Zinchenko, from Oct 2005 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 Anatoly Zinchenko has played.
What does Anatoly Zinchenko play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Anatoly Zinchenko opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anatoly Zinchenko answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Anatoly Zinchenko play as White?
As White, Anatoly Zinchenko's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anatoly Zinchenko play as Black?
As Black, Anatoly Zinchenko most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Anatoly Zinchenko's FIDE rating?
Anatoly Zinchenko is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Anatoly Zinchenko played?
Our database contains 36 games by Anatoly Zinchenko, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 15 draws, 9 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anatoly Zinchenko?
36 games by Anatoly Zinchenko 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.