Prepare against Jurij Zezulkin
GM · Poland · World #1,661 classical · FIDE ID 13500147
When preparing against Jurij Zezulkin, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 25.9% over 54 games.
Our database contains 704 games by Jurij Zezulkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jurij Zezulkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jurij Zezulkin 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 | 2,401 | 2,558 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,427 | 2,445 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,296 | 2,482 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 704 | 294 | 287 | 123 | 41.8% |
| As White | 359 | 176 | 129 | 54 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 345 | 118 | 158 | 69 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jurij Zezulkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jurij Zezulkin's side.
First moves as White (359 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 354 | 98.6% | 66.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.8% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 66.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Zezulkin usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Zezulkin usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zezulkin usually continues d4 (73.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Zezulkin usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 163 | 99.4% | 59.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 105 | 99.1% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Jurij Zezulkin's chess games
All 704 games by Jurij Zezulkin 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: 294 wins, 287 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 52 | 28/15/9 | 53.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 44 | 21/19/4 | 47.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 15/13/6 | 44.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 33 | 18/10/5 | 54.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 11/7/1 | 57.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 58 | 16/29/13 | 27.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 54 | 14/30/10 | 25.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 50 | 14/20/16 | 28.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 42 | 17/17/8 | 40.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 42 | 15/16/11 | 35.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 30 | 11/16/3 | 36.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | Viktor Bologan | 2,682 | Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | A40 |
| Aug 1997 | Vladimir Malaniuk | 2,615 | MK Cafe Cup A | C45 |
| Dec 2006 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,606 | chT-CZE 0607 | B90 |
| Aug 1999 | Valerij Filippov | 2,605 | Polanica Zdroj Open | D76 |
| Dec 2006 | Robert Kempinski | 2,590 | 6th Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | D72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 1st League | 2020 | 55 | 32.5 | 2,420 |
| Polanica Zdroj Open | 2001 | 33 | 24 | 2,518 |
| MK Cafe Cup A | 1999 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,462 |
| Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | 2005 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,509 |
| 50th chT-POL | 1994 | 11 | 7 | 2,591 |
| chT-CZE 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,431 |
| Krasnodar | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,456 |
| 56th chT-POL | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,553 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jurij Zezulkin's chess games?
704 games by Jurij Zezulkin, 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 Jurij Zezulkin has played.
What does Jurij Zezulkin play on the first move as White?
Across 359 games with White in our database, Jurij Zezulkin opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jurij Zezulkin answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Jurij Zezulkin play as White?
As White, Jurij Zezulkin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (52 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (44 games, 47.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 44.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 359 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jurij Zezulkin play as Black?
As Black, Jurij Zezulkin most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (58 games, 27.6% win rate); English Opening (54 games, 25.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (50 games, 28.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 345 games.
What is Jurij Zezulkin's FIDE rating?
Jurij Zezulkin is currently rated 2,401 in classical chess, 2,427 in rapid and 2,296 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,558 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Jurij Zezulkin played?
Our database contains 704 games by Jurij Zezulkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 294 wins, 287 draws, 123 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jurij Zezulkin?
704 games by Jurij Zezulkin 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.