Prepare against Dimitrios Levon Zakarian
United Kingdom · World #25,804 classical · FIDE ID 453080
Our database contains 300 games by Dimitrios Levon Zakarian, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dimitrios Levon Zakarian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimitrios Levon 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 | 2,012 | 2,129 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,047 | 2,056 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 1,986 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 300 | 124 | 59 | 117 | 41.3% |
| As White | 153 | 59 | 35 | 59 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 147 | 65 | 24 | 58 | 44.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 149 | 97.4% | 49.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.6% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 49.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Zakarian usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Zakarian usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Zakarian usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 87.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Zakarian usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zakarian usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 98.7% | 52.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 100.0% | 56.1% |
Dimitrios Levon Zakarian's chess games
All 300 games by Dimitrios Levon Zakarian in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 124 wins, 59 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 45 | 16/10/19 | 35.6% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 57 | 25/12/20 | 43.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Vladimir Sofronie | 2,313 | V Mindsports Int Open | A61 |
| Nov 2022 | Ben Ogunshola | 2,243 | Birmingham Open | E60 |
| Mar 2022 | Barry A Cheal | 2,193 | chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | E13 |
| Nov 2022 | Sheng Liang Bernard Chan | 2,141 | Birmingham Open | E17 |
| Jan 2026 | Dave J Ledger | 2,133 | 4NCL 2025-26 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 6 | 1,858 |
| ch-BCF U10 | 2018 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,530 |
| ch-BCF U08 | 2016 | 12 | 8 | 199 |
| ch-BCF U09 | 2017 | 12 | 9 | 358 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,113 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 11 | 0.5 | 1,989 |
| chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,979 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,854 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimitrios Levon Zakarian's chess games?
300 games by Dimitrios Levon Zakarian, from Jul 2017 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 Dimitrios Levon Zakarian has played.
What does Dimitrios Levon Zakarian play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Dimitrios Levon Zakarian opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dimitrios Levon Zakarian answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dimitrios Levon Zakarian play as White?
As White, Dimitrios Levon Zakarian's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (45 games, 35.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimitrios Levon Zakarian play as Black?
As Black, Dimitrios Levon Zakarian most often plays: Sicilian (57 games, 43.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (18 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Dimitrios Levon Zakarian's FIDE rating?
Dimitrios Levon Zakarian is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 2,047 in rapid and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Dimitrios Levon Zakarian played?
Our database contains 300 games by Dimitrios Levon Zakarian, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 59 draws, 117 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimitrios Levon Zakarian?
300 games by Dimitrios Levon 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.