Prepare against Artjoms Zajakins
LVA · World #18,588 classical · FIDE ID 11624280
When preparing against Artjoms Zajakins, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 54 games by Artjoms Zajakins, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Artjoms Zajakins's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artjoms Zajakins 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 | 2,070 | 2,090 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,110 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,066 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 11 | 21 | 22 | 20.4% |
| As White | 28 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 7.1% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artjoms Zajakins's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artjoms Zajakins's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 85.7% | 29.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 29.2% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Zajakins usually continues c4 (28.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zajakins usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Zajakins usually continues h3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Zajakins usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zajakins usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Zajakins usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Artjoms Zajakins's chess games
All 54 games by Artjoms Zajakins in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 11 wins, 21 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D78 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Rudi Olenik Campa | 2,335 | ch-EU U18 | C10 |
| Aug 2026 | Zigurds Lanka | 2,287 | 2026. gada Latvijas čempionāts blicā | C10 |
| Jul 2026 | Tolmacevs,Artjoms | 2,269 | Trenera Aivara Stašāna 5. piemiņas kauss. Ātrais šahs. | C41 |
| Aug 2026 | Nikolajs Krilovs | 2,168 | 2026. gada Latvijas čempionāts blicā | A37 |
| Jul 2026 | Martins Vilemsons | 1,993 | Trenera Aivara Stašāna 5. piemiņas kauss. Ātrais šahs. | D97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026. gada Latvijas čempionāts blicā | 2026 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| Vilnius Elite Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
| Trenera Aivara Stašāna 5. piemiņas kauss. Ātrais šahs. | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,326 |
| Latvijas 2026. gada 1/2 fināls | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,171 |
| 2026. gada Rīgas atklātais čempionāts ātrajā šahā | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,096 |
| World ol U16 | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,633 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,312 |
| Baltic Countries Rapid | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artjoms Zajakins's chess games?
54 games by Artjoms Zajakins, from Jan 2019 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 Artjoms Zajakins has played.
What does Artjoms Zajakins play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Artjoms Zajakins opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artjoms Zajakins answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Artjoms Zajakins play as White?
As White, Artjoms Zajakins's most-played openings in our database are: Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artjoms Zajakins play as Black?
As Black, Artjoms Zajakins most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Artjoms Zajakins's FIDE rating?
Artjoms Zajakins is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Artjoms Zajakins played?
Our database contains 54 games by Artjoms Zajakins, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 21 draws, 22 losses (20.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artjoms Zajakins?
54 games by Artjoms Zajakins 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.