Prepare against Anna Zozulia
IM · Belgium · World #6,994 classical · FIDE ID 14102110
When preparing against Anna Zozulia, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as Black, 29.0% over 31 games.
Our database contains 1,502 games by Anna Zozulia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anna Zozulia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anna Zozulia 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 | 2,225 | 2,412 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,268 | 2,323 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,358 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,502 | 645 | 472 | 385 | 42.9% |
| As White | 752 | 358 | 251 | 143 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 750 | 287 | 221 | 242 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anna Zozulia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anna Zozulia's side.
First moves as White (752 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 731 | 97.2% | 64.4% |
| c4 | 7 | 0.9% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 0.8% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Zozulia usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zozulia usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zozulia usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (86% of these games) — Zozulia usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Zozulia usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (367 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 269 | 73.3% | 57.2% |
| g6 | 71 | 19.3% | 54.9% |
| d6 | 22 | 6.0% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (264 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 154 | 58.3% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 74 | 28.0% | 56.1% |
| d6 | 23 | 8.7% | 58.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 3.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Anna Zozulia's chess games
All 1,502 games by Anna Zozulia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 645 wins, 472 draws, 385 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 159 | 75/45/39 | 47.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 88 | 46/29/13 | 52.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 51 | 21/20/10 | 41.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 | 25/15/10 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 14/6/3 | 60.9% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 20 | 12/7/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 146 | 63/37/46 | 43.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 142 | 59/44/39 | 41.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 48 | 14/15/19 | 29.2% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 47 | 17/13/17 | 36.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 36 | 14/10/12 | 38.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 31 | 9/7/15 | 29.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 20/4/5 | 69.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 27 | 10/8/9 | 37.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 26 | 11/5/10 | 42.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Bartosz Socko | 2,631 | 8th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | C06 |
| Oct 2011 | Boris Savchenko | 2,630 | 19th Chigorin Memorial | B43 |
| Aug 2013 | Namig Guliyev | 2,569 | 29th Latschach Open | B43 |
| Apr 2012 | Oleg M Romanishin | 2,541 | Metz Open 30th | A41 |
| Jun 2004 | Bojan Vuckovic | 2,533 | 5th Marseille Open | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2008 | 36 | 27 | 2,361 |
| ch-UKR w | 2003 | 31 | 18 | 2,326 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 27 | 17 | 2,337 |
| ch-UKR U20 Girls | 2000 | 22 | 17.5 | 2,413 |
| chT-YUG w | 2001 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,402 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2017 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,350 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 1994 | 19 | 13 | 2,274 |
| ch-EU U18 Girls | 1998 | 18 | 13 | 2,330 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anna Zozulia's chess games?
1,502 games by Anna Zozulia, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Zozulia has played.
What does Anna Zozulia play on the first move as White?
Across 752 games with White in our database, Anna Zozulia opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anna Zozulia answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Anna Zozulia play as White?
As White, Anna Zozulia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (159 games, 47.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (88 games, 52.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (51 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 752 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anna Zozulia play as Black?
As Black, Anna Zozulia most often plays: Modern Defense (146 games, 43.2% win rate); Sicilian (142 games, 41.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (48 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 750 games.
What is Anna Zozulia's FIDE rating?
Anna Zozulia is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,268 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,412 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Anna Zozulia played?
Our database contains 1,502 games by Anna Zozulia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 645 wins, 472 draws, 385 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anna Zozulia?
1,502 games by Anna Zozulia 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.