Prepare against David Zakarian
FM · Armenia · World #3,994 classical · FIDE ID 13301276
Our database contains 715 games by David Zakarian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Zakarian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Zakarian 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 | 2,303 | 2,408 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,279 | 2,408 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,260 | 2,305 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 715 | 298 | 124 | 293 | 41.7% |
| As White | 355 | 162 | 58 | 135 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 360 | 136 | 66 | 158 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Zakarian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Zakarian's side.
First moves as White (355 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 212 | 59.7% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 107 | 30.1% | 41.1% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 5.1% | 61.1% |
| f4 | 14 | 3.9% | 71.4% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zakarian usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zakarian usually continues f4 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zakarian usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 41.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zakarian usually continues c4 (37.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zakarian usually continues c4 (33.9% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Zakarian usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 108 | 64.3% | 45.4% |
| Nc6 | 42 | 25.0% | 53.6% |
| c6 | 9 | 5.4% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 112 | 90.3% | 48.2% |
| a6 | 4 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.2% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
David Zakarian's chess games
All 715 games by David Zakarian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 298 wins, 124 draws, 293 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C33 | King's Gambit | 34 | 16/4/14 | 47.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 29 | 17/7/5 | 58.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 66 | 21/10/35 | 31.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 30 | 11/6/13 | 36.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 30 | 13/6/11 | 43.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 13/2/4 | 68.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Tigran L. Petrosian | 2,629 | 24th EU-Cup | B32 |
| Aug 2025 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,591 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
| Oct 2006 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,587 | chT-GRE Cup | B32 |
| Aug 2009 | Anna Muzychuk | 2,542 | 6th Kalamaria Open | B30 |
| Oct 2016 | John D M Nunn | 2,530 | Witney Open A | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 254 | 102.5 | 2,185 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,328 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 11 | 2 | 2,269 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,201 |
| chB-RUS U12 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,063 |
| Novomikhailovsky Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,069 |
| 35th chT-GRE | 2006 | 9 | 7 | 2,432 |
| 7th Lefkos Pyrgos Int | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,301 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Zakarian's chess games?
715 games by David Zakarian, from Apr 2003 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 David Zakarian has played.
What does David Zakarian play on the first move as White?
Across 355 games with White in our database, David Zakarian opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Zakarian answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...Nc6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...a6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does David Zakarian play as White?
As White, David Zakarian's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (34 games, 47.1% win rate); French Defense (29 games, 58.6% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 52.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 355 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Zakarian play as Black?
As Black, David Zakarian most often plays: Sicilian (66 games, 31.8% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 360 games.
What is David Zakarian's FIDE rating?
David Zakarian is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess, 2,279 in rapid and 2,260 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,408 (Nov 2013).
How many games has David Zakarian played?
Our database contains 715 games by David Zakarian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 298 wins, 124 draws, 293 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Zakarian?
715 games by David Zakarian 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.