Prepare against Konstantin Zhukov
Russia · World #61,803 classical · FIDE ID 34287930
When preparing against Konstantin Zhukov, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Konstantin Zhukov, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Konstantin Zhukov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Konstantin Zhukov 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 | 1,850 | 1,869 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,813 | 1,881 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 1,878 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 38.7% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Konstantin Zhukov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Konstantin Zhukov's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 58.8% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 41.2% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zhukov usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Zhukov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Zhukov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Zhukov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Zhukov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Zhukov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Konstantin Zhukov's chess games
All 31 games by Konstantin Zhukov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Vladimir Sokolov | 1,957 | Anapa Sea Harbor Open | D46 |
| Aug 2024 | Dmitriy Aleks Rodin | 1,634 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | E11 |
| Aug 2024 | Lev Yu. Sobolev | 1,630 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | E20 |
| Aug 2024 | Ainur Saifullin | 1,628 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | C18 |
| Aug 2023 | Victor Gnevyshev | 1,485 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 9 | 1,747 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,694 |
| Anapa Sea Harbor Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Konstantin Zhukov's chess games?
31 games by Konstantin Zhukov, from Apr 2018 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 Konstantin Zhukov has played.
What does Konstantin Zhukov play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Konstantin Zhukov opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Konstantin Zhukov answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Konstantin Zhukov play as White?
As White, Konstantin Zhukov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Konstantin Zhukov play as Black?
As Black, Konstantin Zhukov most often plays: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Konstantin Zhukov's FIDE rating?
Konstantin Zhukov is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,813 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,869 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Konstantin Zhukov played?
Our database contains 31 games by Konstantin Zhukov, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Konstantin Zhukov?
31 games by Konstantin Zhukov 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.