Prepare against Anna Zatonskih
IM · United States · World #3,537 classical · FIDE ID 14101572
When preparing against Anna Zatonskih, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 11.6% over 43 games.
Our database contains 2,018 games by Anna Zatonskih, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Anna Zatonskih's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anna Zatonskih 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 | 2,318 | 2,537 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,273 | 2,506 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,283 | 2,489 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,018 | 825 | 659 | 534 | 40.9% |
| As White | 1,018 | 460 | 331 | 227 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 1,000 | 365 | 328 | 307 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anna Zatonskih's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anna Zatonskih's side.
First moves as White (1,008 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 514 | 51.0% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 451 | 44.7% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 3.7% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Zatonskih usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Zatonskih usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Zatonskih usually continues e4 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zatonskih usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Zatonskih usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zatonskih usually continues d4 (70.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (488 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 286 | 58.6% | 54.4% |
| e5 | 60 | 12.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 57 | 11.7% | 56.1% |
| c5 | 53 | 10.9% | 62.3% |
| c6 | 31 | 6.4% | 66.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (354 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 213 | 60.2% | 48.8% |
| e6 | 97 | 27.4% | 58.8% |
| Nf6 | 42 | 11.9% | 61.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Anna Zatonskih's chess games
All 2,018 games by Anna Zatonskih in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 825 wins, 659 draws, 534 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 121 | 67/20/34 | 55.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 95 | 39/33/23 | 41.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 57 | 22/24/11 | 38.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 54 | 31/14/9 | 57.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 44 | 15/22/7 | 34.1% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 16/12/6 | 47.1% |
| E01 | Catalan | 29 | 12/11/6 | 41.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 29 | 10/4/15 | 34.5% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 8/12/8 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 11/10/2 | 47.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 78 | 30/27/21 | 38.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 73 | 21/29/23 | 28.8% |
| C10 | French Defense | 61 | 23/20/18 | 37.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 57 | 17/24/16 | 29.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 54 | 25/10/19 | 46.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 52 | 17/19/16 | 32.7% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 43 | 20/13/10 | 46.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 43 | 5/21/17 | 11.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 37 | 11/9/17 | 29.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 36 | 12/13/11 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Boris Gelfand | 2,737 | Douglas IoM Open | D36 |
| Dec 2012 | Humpy Koneru | 2,610 | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold w | A61 |
| Nov 2004 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,608 | ch-USA | C02 |
| Dec 2012 | Yifan Hou | 2,606 | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w | B20 |
| Sep 2006 | Viorel Iordachescu | 2,603 | 15th Monarch Assurance | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-USA w | 2023 | 143 | 93.5 | 2,407 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2022 | 72 | 42 | 2,366 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2022 | 42 | 19.5 | 2,293 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 35 | 19 | 2,333 |
| ch-UKR w | 2002 | 31 | 22.5 | 2,434 |
| chT-ROM | 2000 | 28 | 13.5 | 2,355 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2012 | 28 | 14 | 2,415 |
| Chess.com Speed w | 2019 | 27 | 7.5 | 2,368 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexandra Kosteniuk (43 games) · Irina Krush (39 games) · Tatev Abrahamyan (33 games) · Sabina-Francesca Foisor (15 games) · Elisabeth Paehtz (14 games) · Wenjun Ju (14 games) · Nazi Paikidze (14 games) · Kateryna Lagno (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anna Zatonskih's chess games?
2,018 games by Anna Zatonskih, from Apr 2003 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 Anna Zatonskih has played.
What does Anna Zatonskih play on the first move as White?
Across 1,008 games with White in our database, Anna Zatonskih opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anna Zatonskih answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Anna Zatonskih play as White?
As White, Anna Zatonskih's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (121 games, 55.4% win rate); Indian Defense (95 games, 41.1% win rate); Slav Defense (57 games, 38.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,018 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anna Zatonskih play as Black?
As Black, Anna Zatonskih most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (78 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (73 games, 28.8% win rate); French Defense (61 games, 37.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,000 games.
What is Anna Zatonskih's FIDE rating?
Anna Zatonskih is currently rated 2,318 in classical chess, 2,273 in rapid and 2,283 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,537 (May 2011).
How many games has Anna Zatonskih played?
Our database contains 2,018 games by Anna Zatonskih, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 825 wins, 659 draws, 534 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anna Zatonskih?
2,018 games by Anna Zatonskih 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.