Prepare against Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov
FM · Mexico · World #6,980 classical · FIDE ID 5145287
When preparing against Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 4.3% over 23 games.
Our database contains 356 games by Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov 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 | 2,226 | 2,305 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,211 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,182 | 2,256 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 356 | 133 | 54 | 169 | 37.4% |
| As White | 167 | 72 | 23 | 72 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 189 | 61 | 31 | 97 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 142 | 85.0% | 48.9% |
| d4 | 12 | 7.2% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.2% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zharikov usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zharikov usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Zharikov usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Zharikov usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Zharikov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …a6 (8% of these games) — Zharikov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 81 | 79.4% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 11 | 10.8% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.9% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 94.9% | 38.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov's chess games
All 356 games by Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 133 wins, 54 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 38 | 16/2/20 | 42.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 1/5/17 | 4.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 2/5/14 | 9.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Alejandro Alvarado Diaz | 2,477 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| May 2024 | Razvan Preotu | 2,463 | Titled Tue Late | B11 |
| Apr 2024 | Adar Tarhan | 2,446 | Titled Tue Late | B11 |
| Aug 2026 | Carlos Sandoval Mercado | 2,431 | IV Aguascalientes Int | E01 |
| May 2024 | Jonathan Dourerassou | 2,422 | Titled Tue Late | D77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 191 | 70.5 | 2,103 |
| 19th American Continental | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,088 |
| Copa Independencia 2026 | Hidalgo | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,193 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,986 |
| Copa Revolucion Open 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
| XIV Copa Independencia | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,221 |
| IV Aguascalientes Int | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,246 |
| III Aguascalientes Int | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov's chess games?
356 games by Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov, from Oct 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 Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov has played.
What does Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov play as White?
As White, Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov play as Black?
As Black, Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov most often plays: Indian Defense (23 games, 4.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 9.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 189 games.
What is Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov's FIDE rating?
Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid and 2,182 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov played?
Our database contains 356 games by Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 54 draws, 169 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov?
356 games by Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov 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.