Prepare against Jesse Zafirakos
CM · Australia · World #12,656 classical · FIDE ID 3236200
Our database contains 196 games by Jesse Zafirakos, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jesse Zafirakos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesse Zafirakos 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 | 2,133 | 2,155 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 1,967 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,199 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 80 | 36 | 80 | 40.8% |
| As White | 103 | 37 | 21 | 45 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 93 | 43 | 15 | 35 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesse Zafirakos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesse Zafirakos's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 43.7% | 48.9% |
| d4 | 30 | 29.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 12.6% | 53.8% |
| e3 | 3 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
| f3 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Zafirakos usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Zafirakos usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Zafirakos usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Zafirakos usually continues Bg5 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Zafirakos usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Zafirakos usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 50.0% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 12 | 27.3% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 5 | 11.4% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.8% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 36.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 36.1% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| f6 | 2 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Jesse Zafirakos's chess games
All 196 games by Jesse Zafirakos in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - Aug 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: 80 wins, 36 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Anton Korobov | 2,626 | Titled Tue Early | A87 |
| Mar 2025 | David Akhmedov | 2,469 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Apr 2024 | Jiner Zhu | 2,463 | Titled Tue Early | A18 |
| Feb 2025 | Simon K Williams | 2,446 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
| Mar 2025 | Sahib Singh | 2,430 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 121 | 60.5 | 2,239 |
| ch-AUS | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,111 |
| 2026 Melbourne International Open | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,113 |
| Box Hill Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,552 |
| 2026 Box Hill Club Championship | 2026 | 8 | 7 | 2,102 |
| ch-AUS Open 2024 | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,025 |
| Chess.com Speed Play In | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,220 |
| Melbourne Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesse Zafirakos's chess games?
196 games by Jesse Zafirakos, from Jan 2018 to Aug 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 Jesse Zafirakos has played.
What does Jesse Zafirakos play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Jesse Zafirakos opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesse Zafirakos answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jesse Zafirakos play as White?
As White, Jesse Zafirakos's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesse Zafirakos play as Black?
As Black, Jesse Zafirakos most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Jesse Zafirakos's FIDE rating?
Jesse Zafirakos is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Jesse Zafirakos played?
Our database contains 196 games by Jesse Zafirakos, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 36 draws, 80 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesse Zafirakos?
196 games by Jesse Zafirakos 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.