Prepare against Igor Zuyev
FM · DEU · World #951 classical · FIDE ID 4686683
Our database contains 215 games by Igor Zuyev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Zuyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Zuyev 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 | 2,456 | 2,461 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,503 | 2,503 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,527 | 2,528 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 129 | 57 | 29 | 60.0% |
| As White | 109 | 74 | 26 | 9 | 67.9% |
| As Black | 106 | 55 | 31 | 20 | 51.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Zuyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Zuyev's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 108 | 99.1% | 79.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 79.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Zuyev usually continues Nc3 (77.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Zuyev usually continues d4 (96.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zuyev usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Zuyev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 86.5% | 67.2% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 78.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 21.1% | 56.3% |
Igor Zuyev's chess games
All 215 games by Igor Zuyev 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: 129 wins, 57 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 20/11/2 | 60.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 11/1/0 | 91.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B25 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,639 | ch-GER blitz | C56 |
| May 2019 | Rainer Buhmann | 2,573 | ch-GER blitz | C14 |
| May 2019 | Ilja Schneider | 2,494 | ch-GER blitz | D02 |
| Mar 2017 | Dejan Bojkov | 2,478 | BL2-Sued 1617 | C56 |
| Mar 2023 | Vladislav Larkin | 2,451 | Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 41 | 29.5 | 2,250 |
| ch-GER blitz | 2019 | 29 | 18 | 2,470 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 9 | 2,471 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,424 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,481 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,415 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,423 |
| ch-Hessen 62nd | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,372 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Zuyev's chess games?
215 games by Igor Zuyev, 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 Igor Zuyev has played.
What does Igor Zuyev play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Igor Zuyev opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Zuyev answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Igor Zuyev play as White?
As White, Igor Zuyev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (33 games, 60.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 91.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Zuyev play as Black?
As Black, Igor Zuyev most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Igor Zuyev's FIDE rating?
Igor Zuyev is currently rated 2,456 in classical chess, 2,503 in rapid and 2,527 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,461 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Igor Zuyev played?
Our database contains 215 games by Igor Zuyev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 57 draws, 29 losses (60.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Zuyev?
215 games by Igor Zuyev 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.