Prepare against David Zhurbinsky
CM · United States · World #13,104 classical · FIDE ID 2072904
Our database contains 609 games by David Zhurbinsky, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Zhurbinsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Zhurbinsky 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 | 2,127 | 2,147 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,128 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 609 | 241 | 45 | 323 | 39.6% |
| As White | 297 | 125 | 22 | 150 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 312 | 116 | 23 | 173 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Zhurbinsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Zhurbinsky's side.
First moves as White (297 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 295 | 99.3% | 45.8% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zhurbinsky usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Zhurbinsky usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Zhurbinsky usually continues d4 (56.1% score)
- 1.g3 — 0% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Zhurbinsky usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 150 | 97.4% | 38.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 104 | 94.5% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.6% | 87.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
David Zhurbinsky's chess games
All 609 games by David Zhurbinsky in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 241 wins, 45 draws, 323 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 119 | 43/12/64 | 36.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 6/0/12 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 37 | 5/6/26 | 13.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 35 | 10/7/18 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 19 | 8/0/11 | 42.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 15 | 3/1/11 | 20.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 2/0/12 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,692 | Titled Tue Late | C47 |
| Jun 2022 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,617 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| Feb 2024 | Viktor Bologan | 2,585 | Titled Tue Early | C49 |
| Oct 2022 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Late | C51 |
| Aug 2022 | Mikhail Demidov | 2,563 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 582 | 253 | 2,218 |
| Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | 2023 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,135 |
| National Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,947 |
| 2nd Dulles Colonial Open | 2021 | 3 | 2 | 2,167 |
| Atlantic City Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,066 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,054 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Zhurbinsky's chess games?
609 games by David Zhurbinsky, from Nov 2016 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 Zhurbinsky has played.
What does David Zhurbinsky play on the first move as White?
Across 297 games with White in our database, David Zhurbinsky opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Zhurbinsky answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games), 1...a6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does David Zhurbinsky play as White?
As White, David Zhurbinsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (119 games, 36.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 297 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Zhurbinsky play as Black?
As Black, David Zhurbinsky most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (37 games, 13.5% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (35 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 312 games.
What is David Zhurbinsky's FIDE rating?
David Zhurbinsky is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Oct 2024).
How many games has David Zhurbinsky played?
Our database contains 609 games by David Zhurbinsky, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 241 wins, 45 draws, 323 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Zhurbinsky?
609 games by David Zhurbinsky 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.