Prepare against Dmitry Zhukov
FM · Spain · World #4,267 classical · FIDE ID 24125423
Our database contains 78 games by Dmitry Zhukov, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 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
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,296 | 2,346 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,188 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,111 | 2,162 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 32.1% |
| As White | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 40 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 81.6% | 53.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 18.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zhukov usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …c6 (26% of these games) — Zhukov usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Zhukov usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% 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 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 68.0% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 24.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Dmitry Zhukov's chess games
All 78 games by Dmitry Zhukov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 25 wins, 28 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Mikhail A Leonov | 2,446 | St Petersburg White Nights Open | B80 |
| Feb 2025 | Juan Mellado Trivino | 2,307 | TCh-CAT Gp3 | C11 |
| Mar 2024 | Abel Lazaro Pujol | 2,301 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | B33 |
| Feb 2024 | Pol Sabria Batlle | 2,282 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | B33 |
| Mar 2025 | Xavier Povill Claros | 2,223 | TCh-CAT Gp1 Relegation 2 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg March Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,974 |
| TCh-CAT Gp2 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,325 |
| St Petersburg Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,192 |
| St Petersburg Zak Memorial | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 2,226 |
| ch-St Petersburg Chigorin CC | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,278 |
| 25th Barcelona Sants Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,415 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitry Zhukov's chess games?
78 games by Dmitry Zhukov, from Jan 2006 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 Dmitry Zhukov has played.
What does Dmitry Zhukov play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Dmitry Zhukov opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitry Zhukov answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (8% 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: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitry Zhukov play as Black?
As Black, Dmitry Zhukov most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 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 78 games by Dmitry Zhukov, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 28 draws, 25 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitry Zhukov?
78 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.