Prepare against Mariya Zubova
WIM · Ukraine · World #11,380 classical · FIDE ID 14118874
When preparing against Mariya Zubova, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 158 games by Mariya Zubova, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mariya Zubova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mariya Zubova 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 | 2,150 | 2,226 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,124 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 2,125 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 56 | 41 | 61 | 35.4% |
| As White | 79 | 28 | 21 | 30 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 79 | 28 | 20 | 31 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mariya Zubova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mariya Zubova's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 98.7% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 48.1% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Zubova usually continues Nf3 (36.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Zubova usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Zubova usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zubova usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 55.8% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 18 | 41.9% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 95.2% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Mariya Zubova's chess games
All 158 games by Mariya Zubova in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 56 wins, 41 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Tuan Minh Tran | 2,468 | 24th Chigorin Memorial | A30 |
| Jul 2023 | Ferenc Langheinrich | 2,385 | 20th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | A28 |
| Jul 2024 | Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev | 2,367 | Brasov Open | C70 |
| Feb 2020 | Petr Lukinov | 2,351 | Petah Tikva Winter IM B | B40 |
| Mar 2020 | Uriel Arlinsky | 2,311 | Petah Tikva Winter IM B | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1,911 |
| 20th EU-ch w | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,197 |
| Mentese w | 2019 | 10 | 2 | 2,028 |
| 24th Chigorin Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,126 |
| Lvov Tradition IM 03 | 2018 | 9 | 1 | 1,949 |
| Petah Tikva Winter IM B | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,419 |
| 26th Nova Gorica Open A | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,189 |
| 20th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mariya Zubova's chess games?
158 games by Mariya Zubova, from Oct 2007 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 Mariya Zubova has played.
What does Mariya Zubova play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Mariya Zubova opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mariya Zubova answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Mariya Zubova play as White?
As White, Mariya Zubova's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mariya Zubova play as Black?
As Black, Mariya Zubova most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Mariya Zubova's FIDE rating?
Mariya Zubova is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Mariya Zubova played?
Our database contains 158 games by Mariya Zubova, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 41 draws, 61 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mariya Zubova?
158 games by Mariya Zubova 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.