Prepare against Kevin Zagrabski
DEU · World #38,704 classical · FIDE ID 4675797
Our database contains 35 games by Kevin Zagrabski, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Zagrabski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Zagrabski 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 | 1,941 | 1,997 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,962 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 20.0% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Zagrabski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Zagrabski's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Zagrabski usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Zagrabski usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Zagrabski usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
Kevin Zagrabski's chess games
All 35 games by Kevin Zagrabski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 7 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Bruno Boehmfeldt | 2,259 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1718 | A07 |
| Dec 2018 | Ulrich Wiechen | 1,929 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1819 | D02 |
| Feb 2019 | Joerg Kuckelkorn | 1,887 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1819 | A80 |
| Oct 2011 | Christoph Herrmann | 1,816 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1112 | A48 |
| May 2004 | Muharem Berati | 1,605 | 19th Ruhrhalbinsel Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,870 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,864 |
| 19th Ruhrhalbinsel Open | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,593 |
| Herne Laufer Open | 2004 | 5 | 1.5 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0910 | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 2,096 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1112 | 2011 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,076 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 1213 | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,581 |
| 38. Ruhrhalbinsel Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Zagrabski's chess games?
35 games by Kevin Zagrabski, from Jul 2014 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 Kevin Zagrabski has played.
What does Kevin Zagrabski play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Kevin Zagrabski opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Zagrabski answers 1...g6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Kevin Zagrabski play as White?
As White, Kevin Zagrabski's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Zagrabski play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Zagrabski most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Kevin Zagrabski's FIDE rating?
Kevin Zagrabski is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,997 (May 2017).
How many games has Kevin Zagrabski played?
Our database contains 35 games by Kevin Zagrabski, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Zagrabski?
35 games by Kevin Zagrabski 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.