Prepare against Dmitry Zhukov

FM · Spain · World #4,268 classical · FIDE ID 24125423

When preparing against Dmitry Zhukov, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 76 games by Dmitry Zhukov, covering Jan 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dmitry Zhukov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitry Zhukov 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitry Zhukov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitry Zhukov's side.

First moves as White (37 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …c5 (43% of these games) — Zhukov usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
  • …c6 (23% of these games) — Zhukov usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
  • …e5 (20% of these games) — Zhukov usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
• 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Zhukov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
  • …d5 (29% of these games) — Zhukov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
  • …e6 (14% of these games) — Zhukov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)

Dmitry Zhukov's chess games

All 76 games by Dmitry Zhukov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - Sep 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: 25 wins, 25 draws, 26 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Dmitry Zhukov's chess games?

76 games by Dmitry Zhukov, from Jan 2006 to Sep 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 Zhukov has played.

What does Dmitry Zhukov play on the first move as White?

Across 37 games with White in our database, Dmitry Zhukov opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitry Zhukov answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Dmitry Zhukov play as White?

As White, Dmitry Zhukov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Dmitry Zhukov play as Black?

As Black, Dmitry Zhukov most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.

What is Dmitry Zhukov's FIDE rating?

Dmitry Zhukov is currently rated 2,296 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,111 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Sep 2025).

How many games has Dmitry Zhukov played?

Our database contains 76 games by Dmitry Zhukov, covering Jan 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 25 draws, 26 losses (32.9% win rate).

How do I prepare against Dmitry Zhukov?

76 games by Dmitry Zhukov 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.

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