Prepare against Marian Zaim
Romania · World #27,641 classical · FIDE ID 1204114
When preparing against Marian Zaim, expect 1.Nf3 in 25% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 236 games by Marian Zaim, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Marian Zaim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marian Zaim 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 | 2,000 | 2,259 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,937 | 2,174 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 2,137 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 46 | 51 | 139 | 19.5% |
| As White | 114 | 25 | 28 | 61 | 21.9% |
| As Black | 122 | 21 | 23 | 78 | 17.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 595 rated games against 454 different opponents, across 73 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 282 | 106 | 86 | 90 | 37.6% | 2,019 | 2,037 | 8 |
| Rapid | 196 | 80 | 59 | 57 | 40.8% | 1,870 | 1,910 | 14 |
| Blitz | 96 | 45 | 25 | 26 | 46.9% | 1,791 | 1,872 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 214 | 25 | 66 | 123 | 11.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 367 | 202 | 110 | 55 | 55.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 3 vs IM · 16 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 2 vs WGM · 2 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 56 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 1,908 | 1,932 |
| 2025 | 37 | 20 | 7 | 10 | 1,962 | 2,054 |
| 2024 | 33 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 1,873 | 1,960 |
| 2023 | 39 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 1,692 | 1,846 |
| 2022 | 75 | 29 | 21 | 25 | 1,843 | 1,870 |
| 2021 | 66 | 29 | 24 | 13 | 1,768 | 1,860 |
| 2020 | 25 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 1,807 | 1,695 |
| 2019 | 32 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 1,910 | 1,948 |
| 2018 | 34 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 1,940 | 1,916 |
| 2017 | 52 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 1,894 | 1,941 |
| 2016 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2,138 | 2,138 |
| 2015 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 2,090 | 2,132 |
| 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2,168 | 2,118 |
| 2013 | 35 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 2,088 | 2,065 |
| 2012 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2,227 | 2,012 |
| 2011 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2,092 | 2,092 |
| 2010 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2,233 | 2,211 |
| 2009 | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 2,132 | 2,209 |
| 2008 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2,127 | 2,169 |
| 2007 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2,044 | 2,067 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marian Zaim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marian Zaim's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 29 | 25.4% | 27.6% |
| c4 | 29 | 25.4% | 36.2% |
| d4 | 24 | 21.1% | 45.8% |
| g3 | 24 | 21.1% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 6 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 27.6% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Zaim usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Zaim usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Zaim usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 36.2% score
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Zaim usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Zaim usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Zaim usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 37.3% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 20 | 29.9% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 19 | 28.4% | 26.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 77.8% | 26.8% |
| g6 | 8 | 22.2% | 43.8% |
Marian Zaim's chess games
All 236 games by Marian Zaim in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 46 wins, 51 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| A14 | English Opening | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 7/4/18 | 24.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 3/2/12 | 17.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 1/2/12 | 6.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,496 | Titled Tue Early | E19 |
| Oct 2022 | Giga Quparadze | 2,470 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Nov 2004 | Dan Vasiesiu | 2,414 | ch-ROM | D76 |
| Oct 2021 | Anton Isajevsky | 2,403 | Titled Tue | E90 |
| Nov 2014 | Mihai Suba | 2,341 | chT2-ROM | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 99 | 33 | 2,055 |
| chT2-ROM | 2018 | 28 | 12 | 2,037 |
| chT-ROM | 2013 | 17 | 4.5 | 2,176 |
| ch-ROM | 2022 | 12 | 4 | 2,053 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,063 |
| chT-ROM div-A | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,955 |
| chT-ROM Blitz | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,154 |
| ch-ROM Blitz | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,895 |
Interactive opening tree from all 236 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marian Zaim's chess games?
236 games by Marian Zaim, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Marian Zaim has played.
What does Marian Zaim play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Marian Zaim opens with 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marian Zaim answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games).
What openings does Marian Zaim play as White?
As White, Marian Zaim's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (16 games, 18.8% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marian Zaim play as Black?
As Black, Marian Zaim most often plays: Modern Defense (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 6.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Marian Zaim's FIDE rating?
Marian Zaim is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 1,937 in rapid and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Marian Zaim played?
Our database contains 236 games by Marian Zaim, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 51 draws, 139 losses (19.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marian Zaim?
236 games by Marian Zaim 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.