Prepare against Nicolaj Zadruzny
FM · Sweden · World #5,906 classical · FIDE ID 1709550
Our database contains 272 games by Nicolaj Zadruzny, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolaj Zadruzny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolaj Zadruzny 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 | 2,250 | 2,359 | Jan 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,285 | 2,285 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,270 | 2,270 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 272 | 97 | 94 | 81 | 35.7% |
| As White | 141 | 57 | 44 | 40 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 131 | 40 | 50 | 41 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolaj Zadruzny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolaj Zadruzny's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 67.4% | 58.9% |
| d4 | 36 | 25.5% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zadruzny usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zadruzny usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Zadruzny usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Zadruzny usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Zadruzny usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Zadruzny usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 69.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 15 | 24.2% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 49.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 18 | 36.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 8.2% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Nicolaj Zadruzny's chess games
All 272 games by Nicolaj Zadruzny in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Aug 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: 97 wins, 94 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Marc Narciso Dublan | 2,516 | 6th Sitges Sunway Open | C65 |
| Dec 2019 | Natalija Pogonina | 2,479 | 6th Sitges Sunway Open | A46 |
| Mar 2004 | Ilmars Starostits | 2,431 | — | B75 |
| Jul 2010 | Atila Gajo Figura | 2,403 | 21st Pardubice Czech Open A | D01 |
| Mar 2017 | Peter Laveryd | 2,382 | SWE Cup | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE U20 | 2007 | 39 | 22 | 2,197 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2019 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,190 |
| 43rd Rilton Cup | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,171 |
| ch-SWE U20 qaul | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,167 |
| 42nd Rilton Cup | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,306 |
| Fagernes Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,062 |
| chT-SWE 1819 Superettan | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,390 |
| 49th Rilton Cup | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolaj Zadruzny's chess games?
272 games by Nicolaj Zadruzny, from Apr 2005 to Aug 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 Nicolaj Zadruzny has played.
What does Nicolaj Zadruzny play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Nicolaj Zadruzny opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolaj Zadruzny answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Nicolaj Zadruzny play as White?
As White, Nicolaj Zadruzny's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolaj Zadruzny play as Black?
As Black, Nicolaj Zadruzny most often plays: Horwitz Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Nicolaj Zadruzny's FIDE rating?
Nicolaj Zadruzny is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess, 2,285 in rapid and 2,270 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Jan 2022).
How many games has Nicolaj Zadruzny played?
Our database contains 272 games by Nicolaj Zadruzny, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 94 draws, 81 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolaj Zadruzny?
272 games by Nicolaj Zadruzny 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.