Prepare against Iryna Zarubynska
Ukraine · World #69,047 classical · FIDE ID 14124440
When preparing against Iryna Zarubynska, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 38 games by Iryna Zarubynska, covering Nov 2009 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Iryna Zarubynska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iryna Zarubynska 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 | 1,825 | 1,837 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,893 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 34.2% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 40.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2025): 75 rated games against 65 different opponents, across 15 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 51 | 16 | 11 | 24 | 31.4% | 1,885 | 1,749 | 5 |
| Rapid | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 22.2% | 2,017 | 1,928 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 29 | 2 | 8 | 19 | 6.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 47.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1,862 | 1,942 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1,927 | 1,594 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1,790 | 1,523 |
| 2018 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 1,736 | 1,650 |
| 2014 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1,993 | 1,901 |
| 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1,935 | 1,821 |
| 2009 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 1,920 | 1,806 |
Where Iryna Zarubynska has played
Germany (8) · Poland (2) · Ukraine (2) · Georgia (1) · Norway (1) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iryna Zarubynska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iryna Zarubynska's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 50.0% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 8 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zarubynska usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Zarubynska usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Zarubynska usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Zarubynska usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Zarubynska usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Zarubynska usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Iryna Zarubynska's chess games
All 38 games by Iryna Zarubynska in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Anne-Marie Maeckelbergh | 1,933 | IBCA Wch blind w | D03 |
| Aug 2013 | Piedad Esmeralda Sanchez Ruiz | 1,844 | IBCA Wch Blind w | B72 |
| Oct 2018 | Irineia G Gabriel | 1,652 | Olympiad Women-43 | B50 |
| Oct 2018 | Paidaishe Zengeni | 1,528 | Olympiad Women-43 | B28 |
| Sep 2018 | Rauha Shipindo | 1,518 | Olympiad Women-43 | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBCA Wch blind w | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,980 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,665 |
| IBCA Wch Blind w | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,974 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,939 |
| Yuzhny Open | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,817 |
| IBCA Wch Blind and Visually imp w | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1,710 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iryna Zarubynska's chess games?
38 games by Iryna Zarubynska, from Nov 2009 to Oct 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 Iryna Zarubynska has played.
What does Iryna Zarubynska play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Iryna Zarubynska opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iryna Zarubynska answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Iryna Zarubynska play as White?
As White, Iryna Zarubynska's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iryna Zarubynska play as Black?
As Black, Iryna Zarubynska most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Iryna Zarubynska's FIDE rating?
Iryna Zarubynska is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Iryna Zarubynska played?
Our database contains 38 games by Iryna Zarubynska, covering Nov 2009 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iryna Zarubynska?
38 games by Iryna Zarubynska 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.