Prepare against Lev Zverev
IM · FIDE · World #606 classical · FIDE ID 24250775
When preparing against Lev Zverev, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as White, 28.8% over 66 games.
Our database contains 1,164 games by Lev Zverev, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lev Zverev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lev Zverev 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 | 2,497 | 2,497 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,448 | 2,456 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,490 | 2,490 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,164 | 468 | 252 | 444 | 40.2% |
| As White | 582 | 255 | 127 | 200 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 582 | 213 | 125 | 244 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lev Zverev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lev Zverev's side.
First moves as White (578 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 553 | 95.7% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 1.6% | 72.2% |
| g4 | 5 | 0.9% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zverev usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zverev usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Zverev usually continues d4 (46.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Zverev usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Zverev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (283 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 227 | 80.2% | 48.0% |
| c5 | 42 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| h5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 132 | 73.3% | 43.2% |
| d5 | 43 | 23.9% | 46.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| h5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Lev Zverev's chess games
All 1,164 games by Lev Zverev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 468 wins, 252 draws, 444 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 93 | 43/17/33 | 46.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 66 | 19/28/19 | 28.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 56 | 20/10/26 | 35.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 52 | 29/8/15 | 55.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 31 | 12/8/11 | 38.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 13/0/6 | 68.4% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 58 | 26/14/18 | 44.8% |
| E06 | Catalan | 45 | 14/11/20 | 31.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 31 | 10/7/14 | 32.3% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 27 | 8/6/13 | 29.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 11/2/12 | 44.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 21 | 8/2/11 | 38.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/0/13 | 35.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,761 | Titled Tue Late | C54 |
| Apr 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,687 | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A | ? |
| Jun 2024 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,677 | Titled Tue Late | C54 |
| Dec 2025 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,667 | World Blitz 2025 | B12 |
| Jun 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,661 | Titled Tue Late | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 339 | 160 | 2,291 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 41 | 17 | 2,447 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 29 | 15 | 2,151 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 25 | 8 | 2,359 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,563 |
| ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,508 |
| chT-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 7 | 2,350 |
| BRA-RUS Online Battle | 2020 | 12 | 10 | 2,387 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lev Zverev's chess games?
1,164 games by Lev Zverev, from Oct 2016 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 Lev Zverev has played.
What does Lev Zverev play on the first move as White?
Across 578 games with White in our database, Lev Zverev opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lev Zverev answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Lev Zverev play as White?
As White, Lev Zverev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (93 games, 46.2% win rate); Italian Game (66 games, 28.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (56 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 582 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lev Zverev play as Black?
As Black, Lev Zverev most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (58 games, 44.8% win rate); Catalan (45 games, 31.1% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (31 games, 32.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 582 games.
What is Lev Zverev's FIDE rating?
Lev Zverev is currently rated 2,497 in classical chess, 2,448 in rapid and 2,490 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,497 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Lev Zverev played?
Our database contains 1,164 games by Lev Zverev, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 468 wins, 252 draws, 444 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lev Zverev?
1,164 games by Lev Zverev 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.