Prepare against Evgeny Zanan
GM · Israel · World #712 classical · FIDE ID 24101940
Our database contains 883 games by Evgeny Zanan, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Evgeny Zanan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Evgeny Zanan 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 | 2,484 | 2,537 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,402 | 2,544 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,423 | 2,498 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 883 | 368 | 340 | 175 | 41.7% |
| As White | 449 | 193 | 179 | 77 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 434 | 175 | 161 | 98 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Evgeny Zanan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Evgeny Zanan's side.
First moves as White (449 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 224 | 49.9% | 62.3% |
| e4 | 214 | 47.7% | 64.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.8% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Zanan usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zanan usually continues c4 (61.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Zanan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 64.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zanan usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Zanan usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Zanan usually continues d4 (63.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 103 | 48.6% | 53.9% |
| c5 | 94 | 44.3% | 59.0% |
| e6 | 15 | 7.1% | 63.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 132 | 93.6% | 62.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 5.7% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Evgeny Zanan's chess games
All 883 games by Evgeny Zanan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 368 wins, 340 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 51 | 20/23/8 | 39.2% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 28 | 14/7/7 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 27 | 10/12/5 | 37.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 11/8/1 | 55.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| D02 | London System | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 17/13/9 | 43.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/10/1 | 42.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,663 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | B15 |
| Apr 2020 | David Paravyan | 2,653 | Molodezhka-ISR online | B92 |
| Aug 2025 | Anton Korobov | 2,631 | 36th Czech Open A | B62 |
| Feb 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,616 | Moscow Aeroflot Open A | C93 |
| Apr 2019 | Marin Bosiocic | 2,613 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | E51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 65 | 38.5 | 2,522 |
| ch-ISR | 2018 | 36 | 17.5 | 2,390 |
| Budapest Spring Open | 2018 | 17 | 10 | 2,507 |
| Riga Tech Open A | 2024 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,519 |
| ITA-ISR online | 2020 | 12 | 9 | 2,683 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,465 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,519 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,537 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Evgeny Zanan's chess games?
883 games by Evgeny Zanan, from Jan 2009 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 Evgeny Zanan has played.
What does Evgeny Zanan play on the first move as White?
Across 449 games with White in our database, Evgeny Zanan opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Evgeny Zanan answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Evgeny Zanan play as White?
As White, Evgeny Zanan's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (51 games, 39.2% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 449 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Evgeny Zanan play as Black?
As Black, Evgeny Zanan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 434 games.
What is Evgeny Zanan's FIDE rating?
Evgeny Zanan is currently rated 2,484 in classical chess, 2,402 in rapid and 2,423 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,537 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Evgeny Zanan played?
Our database contains 883 games by Evgeny Zanan, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 368 wins, 340 draws, 175 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Evgeny Zanan?
883 games by Evgeny Zanan 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.