Prepare against Ivan Zhuk
Poland · World #12,431 classical · FIDE ID 13508342
When preparing against Ivan Zhuk, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%).
Our database contains 163 games by Ivan Zhuk, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Zhuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Zhuk 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 | 2,137 | 2,144 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,192 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,083 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 58 | 38 | 67 | 35.6% |
| As White | 82 | 32 | 20 | 30 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 81 | 26 | 18 | 37 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Zhuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Zhuk's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 63.4% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 15 | 18.3% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 13 | 15.9% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Zhuk usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Zhuk usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Zhuk usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Zhuk usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zhuk usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Zhuk usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 60.9% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Ivan Zhuk's chess games
All 163 games by Ivan Zhuk in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 58 wins, 38 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Vladislav Larkin | 2,452 | ch-EU Rapid | C10 |
| Dec 2022 | Ezra Kirk | 2,432 | ch-EU Blitz | B32 |
| Aug 2023 | Egor Bogdanov | 2,397 | Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open A | B72 |
| Dec 2022 | Jolanta Zawadzka | 2,386 | ch-EU Blitz | B52 |
| Sep 2015 | Mikkel Manosri Jacobsen | 2,354 | 25th EU-ch U16 | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,193 |
| 20th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,016 |
| 14th Gdansk Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,089 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,266 |
| ch-BLR U20 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,079 |
| 18th Rewal Open B | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,914 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,283 |
| 25th EU-ch U16 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Zhuk's chess games?
163 games by Ivan Zhuk, from Jan 2010 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 Zhuk has played.
What does Ivan Zhuk play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Ivan Zhuk opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Zhuk answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Ivan Zhuk play as White?
As White, Ivan Zhuk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Zhuk play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Zhuk most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Ivan Zhuk's FIDE rating?
Ivan Zhuk is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (May 2018).
How many games has Ivan Zhuk played?
Our database contains 163 games by Ivan Zhuk, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 38 draws, 67 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Zhuk?
163 games by Ivan Zhuk 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.