Prepare against Kevin Zolfagharian
DEU · World #6,593 classical · FIDE ID 12933570
Our database contains 220 games by Kevin Zolfagharian, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Zolfagharian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Zolfagharian 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 | 2,233 | 2,257 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,156 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,136 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 95 | 58 | 67 | 43.2% |
| As White | 113 | 55 | 28 | 30 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 107 | 40 | 30 | 37 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Zolfagharian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Zolfagharian's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 94.5% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.5% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Zolfagharian usually continues Nf3 (51.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zolfagharian usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Zolfagharian usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Zolfagharian usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zolfagharian usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 90.0% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 75.0% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
Kevin Zolfagharian's chess games
All 220 games by Kevin Zolfagharian in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 95 wins, 58 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 12/1/2 | 80.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C11 | French Defense | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B59 | Sicilian | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Jelmer Jens | 2,420 | Oberliga NRW 2223 | B68 |
| Jul 2016 | Karl-Heinz Podzielny | 2,400 | 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B43 |
| Sep 2014 | Stanislav Korotkjevich | 2,395 | BL2-West 1415 | D11 |
| Apr 2019 | Toivo Keinanen | 2,390 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | C11 |
| Jan 2016 | Matthias Roeder | 2,384 | BL2-West 1516 | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Solingen | 2016 | 48 | 32 | 2,049 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 35 | 18 | 2,131 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2016 | 29 | 19 | 2,018 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2013 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,116 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,973 |
| NRW Class2 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,054 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,260 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,676 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Zolfagharian's chess games?
220 games by Kevin Zolfagharian, from Jan 2012 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 Zolfagharian has played.
What does Kevin Zolfagharian play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Kevin Zolfagharian opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Zolfagharian answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Kevin Zolfagharian play as White?
As White, Kevin Zolfagharian's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (15 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Zolfagharian play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Zolfagharian most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Kevin Zolfagharian's FIDE rating?
Kevin Zolfagharian is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,257 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Kevin Zolfagharian played?
Our database contains 220 games by Kevin Zolfagharian, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 58 draws, 67 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Zolfagharian?
220 games by Kevin Zolfagharian 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.