Prepare against Sergey Zaykov
Russia · World #17,477 classical · FIDE ID 4143906
Our database contains 36 games by Sergey Zaykov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Zaykov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Zaykov 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 | 2,080 | 2,320 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,261 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 2,164 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 30.6% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Zaykov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Zaykov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 22.2% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 78% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Zaykov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Zaykov usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Zaykov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 87.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zaykov usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Zaykov usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Zaykov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Sergey Zaykov's chess games
All 36 games by Sergey Zaykov 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: 11 wins, 15 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Or Bronstein | 2,348 | 24th Chigorin Memorial | A06 |
| Aug 2016 | Rene Grausgruber | 2,014 | St Petersburg Summer Open | A20 |
| Oct 2015 | Darya Skafar | 1,961 | 23rd Chigorin Memorial | B07 |
| Oct 2016 | Nikolay Dushin | 1,948 | 24th Chigorin Memorial | A07 |
| Oct 2016 | Vladislav Efremov | 1,933 | 24th Chigorin Memorial | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Chigorin Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
| 25th Chigorin Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| St Petersburg Summer Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,013 |
| 24th Chigorin Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Zaykov's chess games?
36 games by Sergey Zaykov, 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 Sergey Zaykov has played.
What does Sergey Zaykov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Sergey Zaykov opens with 1.Nf3 (78% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Zaykov answers 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Sergey Zaykov play as White?
As White, Sergey Zaykov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Zaykov play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Zaykov most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Sergey Zaykov's FIDE rating?
Sergey Zaykov is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Sergey Zaykov played?
Our database contains 36 games by Sergey Zaykov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 15 draws, 10 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Zaykov?
36 games by Sergey Zaykov 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.