Prepare against Sergei Zjukin
IM · Estonia · World #5,086 classical · FIDE ID 4500288
Our database contains 289 games by Sergei Zjukin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergei Zjukin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergei Zjukin 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 | 2,271 | 2,401 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,279 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,261 | 2,319 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 68 | 173 | 48 | 23.5% |
| As White | 147 | 39 | 88 | 20 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 142 | 29 | 85 | 28 | 20.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergei Zjukin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergei Zjukin's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 147 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Zjukin usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Zjukin usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Zjukin usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 44 | 74.6% | 47.7% |
| c5 | 13 | 22.0% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 93.6% | 48.9% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Sergei Zjukin's chess games
All 289 games by Sergei Zjukin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 68 wins, 173 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 46 | 10/29/7 | 21.7% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 3/7/0 | 30.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 24 | 3/16/5 | 12.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 2,505 | ch-EU U20 | A80 |
| Jan 2006 | Sarunas Sulskis | 2,504 | Keres Memorial A | C45 |
| Nov 2000 | Pia Cramling | 2,484 | Olympiad-34 | B44 |
| Aug 2001 | Tarvo Seeman | 2,440 | ch-EST Int | A04 |
| Feb 1999 | Riho Liiva | 2,437 | chT-EST | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EST | 2007 | 80 | 40 | 2,377 |
| chT-EST | 1999 | 24 | 13 | 2,403 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1992 | 20 | 10 | 2,343 |
| Keres Memorial Open | 2000 | 18 | 11 | 2,364 |
| chT-EST Cup | 2000 | 10 | 6 | 2,461 |
| ch-EST Int | 2001 | 10 | 3 | 2,297 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,521 |
| Keres Memorial A | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,410 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kaido Kulaots (15 games) · Tarvo Seeman (13 games) · Olav Sepp (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergei Zjukin's chess games?
289 games by Sergei Zjukin, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Sergei Zjukin has played.
What does Sergei Zjukin play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Sergei Zjukin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergei Zjukin answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Sergei Zjukin play as White?
As White, Sergei Zjukin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 21.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergei Zjukin play as Black?
As Black, Sergei Zjukin most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (24 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Sergei Zjukin's FIDE rating?
Sergei Zjukin is currently rated 2,271 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid and 2,261 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Sergei Zjukin played?
Our database contains 289 games by Sergei Zjukin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 173 draws, 48 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergei Zjukin?
289 games by Sergei Zjukin 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.