Prepare against Fjodor Zugaj
SVN · World #12,815 classical · FIDE ID 14601109
Our database contains 278 games by Fjodor Zugaj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fjodor Zugaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fjodor Zugaj 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 | 2,131 | 2,225 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,202 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,057 | 2,220 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 112 | 98 | 68 | 40.3% |
| As White | 149 | 60 | 56 | 33 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 129 | 52 | 42 | 35 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fjodor Zugaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fjodor Zugaj's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 110 | 73.8% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 16.8% | 66.0% |
| d4 | 14 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zugaj usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Zugaj usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Zugaj usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 66.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Zugaj usually continues d4 (91.7% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Zugaj usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Zugaj usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 45.9% | 47.1% |
| c6 | 28 | 37.8% | 58.9% |
| d6 | 7 | 9.5% | 71.4% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 32.4% | 68.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Fjodor Zugaj's chess games
All 278 games by Fjodor Zugaj in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 112 wins, 98 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Orce Danchevski | 2,388 | Skopje Karposh Open | B13 |
| Jan 1993 | Simon Jeric | 2,365 | 4th Ljubljana Open | A21 |
| Jan 1993 | Franco Milocco | 2,365 | 14th Bled Open | A21 |
| Jan 1996 | Markus Rupp | 2,330 | Portoroz Open | D36 |
| Nov 2007 | Damir Samovojska | 2,318 | chT1-SLO East | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO East | 2017 | 37 | 28 | 2,278 |
| Portoroz Open | 2005 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,236 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 2,116 |
| ch-SLO U18 | 1993 | 16 | 11 | 2,395 |
| ch-SLO | 1991 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,285 |
| Wch U18 | 1992 | 11 | 5 | 2,275 |
| chT-SLO | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,135 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 1994 | 10 | 5 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fjodor Zugaj's chess games?
278 games by Fjodor Zugaj, from Apr 2003 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 Fjodor Zugaj has played.
What does Fjodor Zugaj play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Fjodor Zugaj opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fjodor Zugaj answers 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games).
What openings does Fjodor Zugaj play as White?
As White, Fjodor Zugaj's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fjodor Zugaj play as Black?
As Black, Fjodor Zugaj most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Fjodor Zugaj's FIDE rating?
Fjodor Zugaj is currently rated 2,131 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 2,057 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Fjodor Zugaj played?
Our database contains 278 games by Fjodor Zugaj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 98 draws, 68 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fjodor Zugaj?
278 games by Fjodor Zugaj 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.