Prepare against Bastian Zachary
France · World #24,626 classical · FIDE ID 36019402
When preparing against Bastian Zachary, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 64 games by Bastian Zachary, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bastian Zachary's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bastian Zachary 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 | 2,021 | 2,072 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,965 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,965 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 24 | 9 | 31 | 37.5% |
| As White | 35 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bastian Zachary's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bastian Zachary's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 94.3% | 40.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Zachary usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Zachary usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zachary usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zachary usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zachary usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
Bastian Zachary's chess games
All 64 games by Bastian Zachary in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 24 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Daniel Fischer | 2,037 | 30th Wiesbaden Open | A14 |
| Feb 2017 | Gregory Israel | 1,985 | 33rd Cappelle Open | B01 |
| Apr 2018 | Bilguun Bat | 1,951 | ch-FRA U12 | E16 |
| May 2016 | Adam Mekhane | 1,842 | chT-FRA U20 Top | D00 |
| Jun 2022 | Samy Laouamri | 1,757 | FRA Top 16 Higher Pool U16 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 14 | 6 | 1,720 |
| 26th ch-EU U10 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,407 |
| 22nd Saint Affrique Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,340 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,876 |
| chT-FRA U16 | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,708 |
| chT-FRA U20 Top | 2016 | 4 | 3 | 1,716 |
| FRA Top 16 Higher Pool U16 | 2022 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,245 |
| 33rd Avoine Open | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,891 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bastian Zachary's chess games?
64 games by Bastian Zachary, from Aug 2014 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 Bastian Zachary has played.
What does Bastian Zachary play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Bastian Zachary opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bastian Zachary answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Bastian Zachary play as White?
As White, Bastian Zachary's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bastian Zachary play as Black?
As Black, Bastian Zachary most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Bastian Zachary's FIDE rating?
Bastian Zachary is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Bastian Zachary played?
Our database contains 64 games by Bastian Zachary, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bastian Zachary?
64 games by Bastian Zachary 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.