Prepare against Ivan Zemlyanskii
GM · Russia · World #251 classical · FIDE ID 24249971
When preparing against Ivan Zemlyanskii, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 1,539 games by Ivan Zemlyanskii, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Zemlyanskii's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Zemlyanskii 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 | 2,563 | 2,599 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,564 | 2,564 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,535 | 2,571 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,539 | 837 | 263 | 439 | 54.4% |
| As White | 786 | 457 | 130 | 199 | 58.1% |
| As Black | 753 | 380 | 133 | 240 | 50.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Zemlyanskii's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Zemlyanskii's side.
First moves as White (786 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 591 | 75.2% | 67.4% |
| e4 | 182 | 23.2% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 13 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 67.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Zemlyanskii usually continues c4 (67.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Zemlyanskii usually continues c4 (68.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Zemlyanskii usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Zemlyanskii usually continues Nf3 (71.8% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Zemlyanskii usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zemlyanskii usually continues d4 (56.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (381 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 316 | 82.9% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 39 | 10.2% | 55.1% |
| Nc6 | 19 | 5.0% | 68.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 119 | 49.6% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 108 | 45.0% | 57.9% |
| Nc6 | 12 | 5.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Ivan Zemlyanskii's chess games
All 1,539 games by Ivan Zemlyanskii in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - Sep 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: 837 wins, 263 draws, 439 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 138 | 86/17/35 | 62.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 64 | 38/7/19 | 59.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 45 | 27/9/9 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 41 | 23/7/11 | 56.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 26/3/11 | 65.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 35 | 18/2/15 | 51.4% |
| E06 | Catalan | 32 | 19/5/8 | 59.4% |
| D02 | London System | 28 | 22/1/5 | 78.6% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 27 | 15/5/7 | 55.6% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 86 | 42/16/28 | 48.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 69 | 44/7/18 | 63.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 63 | 33/9/21 | 52.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 55 | 33/8/14 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 12/4/13 | 41.4% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 27 | 17/5/5 | 63.0% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 14/6/6 | 53.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 26 | 10/3/13 | 38.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 23 | 7/3/13 | 30.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,804 | Titled Tue Early | B45 |
| Jul 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | B45 |
| Dec 2024 | Wesley So | 2,747 | World Rapid 2024 | B51 |
| Jan 2024 | Vincent Keymer | 2,743 | Titled Tue Early | A17 |
| Dec 2025 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,729 | World Rapid 2025 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 840 | 553 | 2,498 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 29 | 10.5 | 2,192 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 11 | 2,568 |
| Novy Urengoy Flaming Memorial | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,376 |
| ch-Urals | 2022 | 17 | 9 | 2,088 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 7 | 2,395 |
| Speed Chess Q1 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,246 |
| ch-EU Schools U17 | 2021 | 14 | 10 | 2,198 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Zemlyanskii's chess games?
1,539 games by Ivan Zemlyanskii, from Jul 2017 to Sep 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 Ivan Zemlyanskii has played.
What does Ivan Zemlyanskii play on the first move as White?
Across 786 games with White in our database, Ivan Zemlyanskii opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Zemlyanskii answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ivan Zemlyanskii play as White?
As White, Ivan Zemlyanskii's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (138 games, 62.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (64 games, 59.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (45 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 786 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Zemlyanskii play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Zemlyanskii most often plays: Sicilian (86 games, 48.8% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (69 games, 63.8% win rate); Slav Defense (63 games, 52.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 753 games.
What is Ivan Zemlyanskii's FIDE rating?
Ivan Zemlyanskii is currently rated 2,563 in classical chess, 2,564 in rapid and 2,535 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,599 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Ivan Zemlyanskii played?
Our database contains 1,539 games by Ivan Zemlyanskii, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 837 wins, 263 draws, 439 losses (54.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Zemlyanskii?
1,539 games by Ivan Zemlyanskii 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.