Prepare against Roman Zadvorny
United Kingdom · World #34,642 classical · FIDE ID 343436315
Our database contains 38 games by Roman Zadvorny, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roman Zadvorny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Zadvorny 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 | 1,961 | 1,961 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,867 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,793 | 1,932 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 42.1% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Zadvorny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Zadvorny's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 45.0% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 8 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zadvorny usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Zadvorny usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Zadvorny usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 40% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zadvorny usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Zadvorny usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Zadvorny usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Roman Zadvorny's chess games
All 38 games by Roman Zadvorny in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Kai Hanache | 2,183 | 3rd London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | C60 |
| Jun 2026 | Shivam Agrawal | 2,096 | 2026 English Schools Chess Championships Final | D02 |
| Aug 2025 | Zoltan Kovacs | 2,086 | V Mindsports Int Open | A00 |
| Aug 2025 | Avadhoot Lokesh Bhakti Brahme | 2,049 | V Mindsports Int Open | D00 |
| Jul 2024 | Rodney J Nixon | 1,995 | 4th London Mindsports Blitz Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 13 | 6 | 1,913 |
| V Mindsports Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| 4th London Mindsports Blitz Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,943 |
| 2026 English Schools Chess Championships Final | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,139 |
| 2026 British Senior Team Challenge Final | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Zadvorny's chess games?
38 games by Roman Zadvorny, from Nov 2023 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 Roman Zadvorny has played.
What does Roman Zadvorny play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Roman Zadvorny opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (40% of games), 1.b4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Zadvorny answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Roman Zadvorny play as White?
As White, Roman Zadvorny's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Zadvorny play as Black?
As Black, Roman Zadvorny most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Roman Zadvorny's FIDE rating?
Roman Zadvorny is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,793 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Roman Zadvorny played?
Our database contains 38 games by Roman Zadvorny, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Zadvorny?
38 games by Roman Zadvorny 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.