Prepare against Anton Zhukov
FM · FIDE · World #3,683 classical · FIDE ID 34187534
Our database contains 593 games by Anton Zhukov, covering Mar 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anton Zhukov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Zhukov 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 | 2,313 | 2,316 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,283 | 2,283 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,267 | 2,296 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 593 | 200 | 201 | 192 | 33.7% |
| As White | 306 | 116 | 111 | 79 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 287 | 84 | 90 | 113 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Zhukov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Zhukov's side.
First moves as White (306 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 254 | 83.0% | 55.1% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 10.5% | 65.6% |
| e4 | 17 | 5.6% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Zhukov usually continues c4 (51.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Zhukov usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Zhukov usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Zhukov usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Zhukov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Zhukov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 47.5% | 46.6% |
| c6 | 39 | 32.0% | 37.2% |
| e6 | 17 | 13.9% | 38.2% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.7% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 95 | 88.8% | 49.5% |
| f5 | 7 | 6.5% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Anton Zhukov's chess games
All 593 games by Anton Zhukov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - Aug 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: 200 wins, 201 draws, 192 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 41 | 18/13/10 | 43.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 33 | 11/14/8 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 26 | 6/13/7 | 23.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 8/6/12 | 30.8% |
| A26 | English Opening | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 18 | 2/8/8 | 11.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 2,590 | 16th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | A26 |
| May 2026 | Artyom Timofeev | 2,533 | TCh-RUS Premier 2026 | D45 |
| Jul 2026 | Bryakin,M | 2,483 | RUDAR 34 GM 2026 | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Boban Bogosavljevic | 2,469 | RUDAR XXXV - GM ROUND ROBIN | E11 |
| Oct 2022 | Roman Yanchenko | 2,467 | Chigorin Memorial Blitz | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 40 | 19.5 | 2,306 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,377 |
| Cheliabinsk Variation A | 2022 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,270 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2023 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,106 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,260 |
| Budapest FS05 FM | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,018 |
| ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,018 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Zhukov's chess games?
593 games by Anton Zhukov, from Mar 2014 to Aug 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 Anton Zhukov has played.
What does Anton Zhukov play on the first move as White?
Across 306 games with White in our database, Anton Zhukov opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Zhukov answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Anton Zhukov play as White?
As White, Anton Zhukov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (41 games, 43.9% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 306 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Zhukov play as Black?
As Black, Anton Zhukov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (18 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 287 games.
What is Anton Zhukov's FIDE rating?
Anton Zhukov is currently rated 2,313 in classical chess, 2,283 in rapid and 2,267 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Anton Zhukov played?
Our database contains 593 games by Anton Zhukov, covering Mar 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 200 wins, 201 draws, 192 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Zhukov?
593 games by Anton Zhukov 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.