Prepare against Dmitry Zenin
FM · Russia · World #15,795 classical · FIDE ID 4127897
Our database contains 369 games by Dmitry Zenin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dmitry Zenin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitry Zenin 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 | 2,097 | 2,381 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,381 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,229 | 2,267 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 369 | 139 | 42 | 188 | 37.7% |
| As White | 181 | 74 | 22 | 85 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 188 | 65 | 20 | 103 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitry Zenin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitry Zenin's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 156 | 86.2% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 25 | 13.8% | 52.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Zenin usually continues c4 (48.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zenin usually continues c4 (39.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Zenin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 52.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Zenin usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Zenin usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Zenin usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 57 | 60.6% | 40.4% |
| g6 | 36 | 38.3% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 95.5% | 42.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.5% | 83.3% |
Dmitry Zenin's chess games
All 369 games by Dmitry Zenin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 139 wins, 42 draws, 188 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/3/13 | 36.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 24 | 12/3/9 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 42 | 17/3/22 | 40.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Sergey Drygalov | 2,560 | Titled Tue Early | E32 |
| Aug 2023 | Ariel Erenberg | 2,496 | Titled Tue Late | D10 |
| Jul 2023 | Kayden Troff | 2,483 | Titled Tue Late | D85 |
| Sep 2023 | Mikhail Bryakin | 2,481 | Titled Tue Early | A80 |
| Sep 2023 | Ermes Espinosa Veloz | 2,478 | Titled Tue Early | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 321 | 139 | 2,222 |
| Moscow Open A | 2016 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| Moscow | 1997 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,439 |
| Aimchess Play In Open | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,409 |
| ch-Moscow final | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,931 |
| RUS-Cup03 Geller Memorial | 1999 | 6 | 3 | 2,474 |
| Oz.com qual blitz | 2000 | 2 | 1 | 2,357 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,138 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitry Zenin's chess games?
369 games by Dmitry Zenin, from Apr 2003 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 Dmitry Zenin has played.
What does Dmitry Zenin play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Dmitry Zenin opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitry Zenin answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Dmitry Zenin play as White?
As White, Dmitry Zenin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitry Zenin play as Black?
As Black, Dmitry Zenin most often plays: Modern Defense (42 games, 40.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Dmitry Zenin's FIDE rating?
Dmitry Zenin is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,229 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,381 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Dmitry Zenin played?
Our database contains 369 games by Dmitry Zenin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 42 draws, 188 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitry Zenin?
369 games by Dmitry Zenin 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.