Prepare against David Zakaryan
IM · Russia · World #5,026 classical · FIDE ID 24101923
Our database contains 1,112 games by David Zakaryan, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Zakaryan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Zakaryan 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 | 2,273 | 2,420 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,336 | 2,535 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,351 | 2,430 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,112 | 466 | 292 | 354 | 41.9% |
| As White | 567 | 261 | 145 | 161 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 545 | 205 | 147 | 193 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Zakaryan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Zakaryan's side.
First moves as White (567 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 276 | 48.7% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 163 | 28.7% | 59.2% |
| Nf3 | 71 | 12.5% | 59.2% |
| c4 | 44 | 7.8% | 51.1% |
| h4 | 4 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Zakaryan usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Zakaryan usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Zakaryan usually continues d4 (66.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Zakaryan usually continues c4 (51.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Zakaryan usually continues c4 (68.1% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Zakaryan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 141 | 62.4% | 55.3% |
| e5 | 36 | 15.9% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 25 | 11.1% | 42.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.7% | 41.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 141 | 70.9% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 41 | 20.6% | 40.2% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.5% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.5% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
David Zakaryan's chess games
All 1,112 games by David Zakaryan in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 466 wins, 292 draws, 354 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 43 | 24/11/8 | 55.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 37 | 13/12/12 | 35.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 12/8/14 | 35.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 55 | 22/9/24 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 30 | 7/12/11 | 23.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 28 | 9/10/9 | 32.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 26 | 5/10/11 | 19.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 21 | 12/6/3 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Nihal Sarin | 2,687 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Oct 2019 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,659 | ch-RUS rapid | B31 |
| Nov 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,654 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Jan 2021 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,640 | Titled Arena 2nd Jan | B56 |
| Aug 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,611 | Titled Tue | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 152 | 88 | 2,389 |
| chT2-RUS | 2024 | 32 | 10.5 | 2,275 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2019 | 26 | 12 | 2,480 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,415 |
| Lazarevskoe Open | 2014 | 18 | 16.5 | 2,348 |
| Sochi Lobanov Memorial | 2021 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,266 |
| Tuapse Blitz Open | 2022 | 16 | 8 | 2,391 |
| Novorossiysk Small Land Rapid Open | 2023 | 14 | 8 | 2,196 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pavel Smirnov (14 games) · Vadim Moiseenko (12 games) · Alexandr Triapishko (11 games) · Dmitry Kryakvin (10 games) · Oleg Vastrukhin (10 games) · Ivan Rozum (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Zakaryan's chess games?
1,112 games by David Zakaryan, from Mar 2010 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 David Zakaryan has played.
What does David Zakaryan play on the first move as White?
Across 567 games with White in our database, David Zakaryan opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Zakaryan answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does David Zakaryan play as White?
As White, David Zakaryan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 55.8% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 567 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Zakaryan play as Black?
As Black, David Zakaryan most often plays: Sicilian (55 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate); English Opening (28 games, 32.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 545 games.
What is David Zakaryan's FIDE rating?
David Zakaryan is currently rated 2,273 in classical chess, 2,336 in rapid and 2,351 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,420 (Feb 2018).
How many games has David Zakaryan played?
Our database contains 1,112 games by David Zakaryan, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 466 wins, 292 draws, 354 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Zakaryan?
1,112 games by David Zakaryan 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.