Prepare against Egor Zaitsev
Russia · World #11,126 classical · FIDE ID 34399968
Our database contains 87 games by Egor Zaitsev, covering Oct 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Egor Zaitsev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Egor Zaitsev 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 | 2,153 | 2,162 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,180 | 2,241 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,188 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 20 | 30 | 37 | 23.0% |
| As White | 45 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 42 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Egor Zaitsev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Egor Zaitsev's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 88.9% | 46.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.9% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Zaitsev usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Zaitsev usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zaitsev usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Zaitsev usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Zaitsev usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 95.8% | 34.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 18.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
Egor Zaitsev's chess games
All 87 games by Egor Zaitsev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - 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: 20 wins, 30 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 2,523 | chT-RUS Blitz | C64 |
| Oct 2023 | Miroslav Vlasenko | 2,371 | Sochi Pearl Blitz Open | C01 |
| Feb 2026 | Tigran Nazaretyan | 2,246 | Russian Chess Crown A | B31 |
| Jul 2026 | Timoshenko,Anton | 2,191 | Minsk Open 2026 | B20 |
| May 2019 | Maksim Zhukov | 2,159 | chT-RUS U14 final | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,151 |
| chT-RUS U14 final | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,937 |
| Sochi City Park Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,580 |
| ch-AUT U18 Rapid | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,771 |
| RUS Cup tt | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2,299 |
| Sochi Lobanov Memorial | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,166 |
| 4th Murmansk ChessMates | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,547 |
| Sochi Pearl Rapid Open | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Egor Zaitsev's chess games?
87 games by Egor Zaitsev, from Oct 2018 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 Egor Zaitsev has played.
What does Egor Zaitsev play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Egor Zaitsev opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Egor Zaitsev answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Egor Zaitsev play as White?
As White, Egor Zaitsev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Egor Zaitsev play as Black?
As Black, Egor Zaitsev most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Egor Zaitsev's FIDE rating?
Egor Zaitsev is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,180 in rapid and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Egor Zaitsev played?
Our database contains 87 games by Egor Zaitsev, covering Oct 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 30 draws, 37 losses (23.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Egor Zaitsev?
87 games by Egor Zaitsev 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.