Prepare against Konstantin Zalkind
FM · Israel · World #23,712 classical · FIDE ID 2803461
When preparing against Konstantin Zalkind, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 267 games by Konstantin Zalkind, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Konstantin Zalkind's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Konstantin Zalkind 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 | 2,028 | 2,285 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,042 | 2,250 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,052 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 267 | 64 | 86 | 117 | 24.0% |
| As White | 136 | 36 | 44 | 56 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 131 | 28 | 42 | 61 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Konstantin Zalkind's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Konstantin Zalkind's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 41.9% | 46.5% |
| e4 | 48 | 35.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 6.6% | 27.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 46.5% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Zalkind usually continues c4 (41.4% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Zalkind usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Zalkind usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Zalkind usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zalkind usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Zalkind usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 54.1% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 10 | 16.4% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 14.8% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 41.3% | 28.9% |
| d5 | 18 | 39.1% | 27.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 10.9% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Konstantin Zalkind's chess games
All 267 games by Konstantin Zalkind in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 64 wins, 86 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 0/7/4 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Artur Kogan | 2,500 | Rishon Le Ziyyon 9798 | B08 |
| Dec 1997 | Maxim Uritzky | 2,450 | Rishon Le Ziyyon 9798 | B26 |
| Jan 1997 | Alik Gershon | 2,420 | Dov Porath Memorial | C00 |
| Feb 2013 | Eduard Grinshpun | 2,399 | chT-ISR 13 | C24 |
| Jun 2013 | Dagur Arngrimsson | 2,396 | Albena Masters Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albena Masters Open | 2014 | 23 | 12 | 2,187 |
| ch-ISR | 2013 | 18 | 6 | 2,238 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2008 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
| Budapest FS07 IM-B | 2000 | 13 | 5 | 2,209 |
| Tel Aviv Hot Summer | 2002 | 11 | 2 | 2,057 |
| Budapest FS10 IM-B | 1998 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,351 |
| Tel Aviv Spring | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,297 |
| Budapest FS12 IM-A | 1997 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,302 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Konstantin Zalkind's chess games?
267 games by Konstantin Zalkind, from Apr 2003 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 Konstantin Zalkind has played.
What does Konstantin Zalkind play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Konstantin Zalkind opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Konstantin Zalkind answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Konstantin Zalkind play as White?
As White, Konstantin Zalkind's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Konstantin Zalkind play as Black?
As Black, Konstantin Zalkind most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Konstantin Zalkind's FIDE rating?
Konstantin Zalkind is currently rated 2,028 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,285 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Konstantin Zalkind played?
Our database contains 267 games by Konstantin Zalkind, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 86 draws, 117 losses (24.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Konstantin Zalkind?
267 games by Konstantin Zalkind 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.