Prepare against Edgard Zhuikov
Ukraine · World #11,565 classical · FIDE ID 34162941
When preparing against Edgard Zhuikov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Edgard Zhuikov, covering Apr 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edgard Zhuikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edgard Zhuikov 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 | 2,147 | 2,174 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,081 | 2,081 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,211 | 2,276 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 42.1% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edgard Zhuikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edgard Zhuikov's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Zhuikov usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zhuikov usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Zhuikov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Edgard Zhuikov's chess games
All 38 games by Edgard Zhuikov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2021 - 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Paul Hinrichs | 2,351 | Baden-Baden Faschingsopen | C56 |
| Jun 2022 | Laertes Neuhoff | 1,990 | ch-GER U12 | B22 |
| Aug 2024 | Farzad Tahashi-Knoche | 1,960 | 51st Sparkassen Open A | B21 |
| Jun 2025 | Clemens Wilk | 1,925 | 15th Rheinland-Pfalz Open | B10 |
| Jun 2025 | Karl-Josef Mondorf | 1,906 | 15th Rheinland-Pfalz Open | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,750 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 7 | 1 | 1,736 |
| 15th Rheinland-Pfalz Open | 2025 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2,040 |
| Baden-Baden Faschingsopen | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,228 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 2,025 |
| Baden-Baden Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,907 |
| 51st Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,360 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edgard Zhuikov's chess games?
38 games by Edgard Zhuikov, from Apr 2021 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 Edgard Zhuikov has played.
What does Edgard Zhuikov play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Edgard Zhuikov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edgard Zhuikov answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Edgard Zhuikov play as White?
As White, Edgard Zhuikov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edgard Zhuikov play as Black?
As Black, Edgard Zhuikov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Edgard Zhuikov's FIDE rating?
Edgard Zhuikov is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,081 in rapid and 2,211 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Edgard Zhuikov played?
Our database contains 38 games by Edgard Zhuikov, covering Apr 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edgard Zhuikov?
38 games by Edgard Zhuikov 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.