Prepare against Leonid Zubakin
Russia · World #274,617 classical · FIDE ID 24179655
Our database contains 92 games by Leonid Zubakin, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leonid Zubakin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonid Zubakin 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 | 1,717 | 1,717 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,650 | 1,668 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,786 | 1,786 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 24 | 3 | 65 | 26.1% |
| As White | 47 | 14 | 1 | 32 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 45 | 10 | 2 | 33 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonid Zubakin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonid Zubakin's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 66.0% | 30.6% |
| d4 | 10 | 21.3% | 40.0% |
| b4 | 6 | 12.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 30.6% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Zubakin usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Zubakin usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Zubakin usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Zubakin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Zubakin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 45.5% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 84.2% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
Leonid Zubakin's chess games
All 92 games by Leonid Zubakin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 24 wins, 3 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Canard Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C20 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Nikolay Eliseev | 2,104 | Irkutsk Baykal Open | D34 |
| May 2015 | Igor Nevsky | 1,830 | Irkutsk Baykal Open | B50 |
| Aug 2014 | Agniya Arbynova | 1,756 | ch-Irkutsk Region sf3 | D31 |
| Jun 2015 | Mikhail P. Markov | 1,734 | Irkutsk Baykal Open | C50 |
| Mar 2010 | Alexander Usov | 1,701 | Irkutsk Urbanovich Memorial | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irkutsk Baykal Open | 2015 | 24 | 8.5 | 1,780 |
| Irkutsk Urbanovich Memorial | 2010 | 15 | 3 | 1,668 |
| ch-Irkutsk | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,958 |
| Irkutsk Spring | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,725 |
| ch-Irkutsk otbor | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,485 |
| ch-Irkutsk Region sf3 | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 1,592 |
| Irkutsk Veda | 2015 | 9 | 2 | 1,553 |
| ch-Irkutsk Open | 2011 | 8 | 0 | 1,574 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonid Zubakin's chess games?
92 games by Leonid Zubakin, from Jul 2010 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 Leonid Zubakin has played.
What does Leonid Zubakin play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Leonid Zubakin opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.b4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonid Zubakin answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games).
What openings does Leonid Zubakin play as White?
As White, Leonid Zubakin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Orangutan opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonid Zubakin play as Black?
As Black, Leonid Zubakin most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Leonid Zubakin's FIDE rating?
Leonid Zubakin is currently rated 1,717 in classical chess, 1,650 in rapid and 1,786 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,717 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Leonid Zubakin played?
Our database contains 92 games by Leonid Zubakin, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 3 draws, 65 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonid Zubakin?
92 games by Leonid Zubakin 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.