Prepare against Marija Zvereva
WIM · MCO · World #25,058 classical · FIDE ID 4121082
When preparing against Marija Zvereva, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 32.4% over 34 games.
Our database contains 296 games by Marija Zvereva, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marija Zvereva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marija Zvereva 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 | 2,018 | 2,253 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 2,219 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 2,154 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 296 | 107 | 50 | 139 | 36.1% |
| As White | 143 | 55 | 24 | 64 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 153 | 52 | 26 | 75 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marija Zvereva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marija Zvereva's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 72.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 34 | 23.8% | 35.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zvereva usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Zvereva usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Zvereva usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 24% of White games, 35.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zvereva usually continues Nf3 (38.2% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Zvereva usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Zvereva usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 78 | 92.9% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 85.1% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.5% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Marija Zvereva's chess games
All 296 games by Marija Zvereva 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: 107 wins, 50 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 34 | 11/2/21 | 32.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/6/11 | 39.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 45 | 19/7/19 | 42.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/2/13 | 34.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 1/2/10 | 7.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1998 | Vladimir Pogosjan | 2,325 | 6th Chigorin Memorial | B23 |
| Jan 1996 | Zuzana Hagarova | 2,295 | ch-SVK int w | B30 |
| Feb 2025 | Djuro Skaric | 2,285 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Jan 2024 | Julia Movsesian | 2,257 | EU-ch Rapid w | B32 |
| Jan 1996 | Esther Epstein | 2,255 | St Petersburg Rudenko Memorial w | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 39 | 8.5 | 1,927 |
| ch-St Petersburg w | 2001 | 32 | 20.5 | 2,270 |
| St Petersburg Rudenko Memorial w | 2001 | 18 | 11 | 2,293 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2001 | 18 | 8 | 2,222 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,007 |
| ch-SVK int w | 1996 | 11 | 9 | 2,452 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv w | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 1,866 |
| World Rapid Women 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 3 | 1,876 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marija Zvereva's chess games?
296 games by Marija Zvereva, 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 Marija Zvereva has played.
What does Marija Zvereva play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Marija Zvereva opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.f4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marija Zvereva answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Marija Zvereva play as White?
As White, Marija Zvereva's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (34 games, 32.4% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marija Zvereva play as Black?
As Black, Marija Zvereva most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Marija Zvereva's FIDE rating?
Marija Zvereva is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Marija Zvereva played?
Our database contains 296 games by Marija Zvereva, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 50 draws, 139 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marija Zvereva?
296 games by Marija Zvereva 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.