Prepare against Oleg Zujev
FM · Lithuania · World #8,643 classical · FIDE ID 12801585
Our database contains 167 games by Oleg Zujev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oleg Zujev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg Zujev 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 | 2,193 | 2,391 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,209 | 2,308 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,093 | 2,271 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 60 | 51 | 56 | 35.9% |
| As White | 84 | 33 | 25 | 26 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 83 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleg Zujev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleg Zujev's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 96.4% | 53.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Zujev usually continues c4 (51.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zujev usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Zujev usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Zujev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 51.3% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 18 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 92.9% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Oleg Zujev's chess games
All 167 games by Oleg Zujev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 60 wins, 51 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 22 | 6/6/10 | 27.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Michael Prusikin | 2,525 | chT-SUI | E46 |
| Jun 2017 | Olivier Renet | 2,520 | chT-SUI | B41 |
| Dec 2016 | Florian Handke | 2,515 | 8th London Classic Open | E60 |
| Jan 2000 | Oleg Krivonosov | 2,442 | chT-LTU | A40 |
| Nov 2020 | Yovann Gatineau | 2,423 | Titled Tue | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 29 | 14 | 2,211 |
| chT-SUI | 2018 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,380 |
| 155th Warsaw YMCA Spring | 2015 | 12 | 9 | 2,335 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,478 |
| 15th Klaipeda Sea | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,171 |
| 15th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,341 |
| 11th London Classic Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
| 13th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,250 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg Zujev's chess games?
167 games by Oleg Zujev, from Apr 2003 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 Oleg Zujev has played.
What does Oleg Zujev play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Oleg Zujev opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg Zujev answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Oleg Zujev play as White?
As White, Oleg Zujev's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg Zujev play as Black?
As Black, Oleg Zujev most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Oleg Zujev's FIDE rating?
Oleg Zujev is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess, 2,209 in rapid and 2,093 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,391 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Oleg Zujev played?
Our database contains 167 games by Oleg Zujev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 51 draws, 56 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg Zujev?
167 games by Oleg Zujev 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.