Prepare against Stepan Zaiarski
Moldova · World #11,879 classical · FIDE ID 13907000
Our database contains 81 games by Stepan Zaiarski, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stepan Zaiarski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stepan Zaiarski 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 | 2,143 | 2,143 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,033 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,215 | 2,215 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 42 | 10 | 29 | 51.9% |
| As White | 40 | 21 | 6 | 13 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 21 | 4 | 16 | 51.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 52.5% | 54.8% |
| e4 | 19 | 47.5% | 65.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 54.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Zaiarski usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Zaiarski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Zaiarski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 65.8% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Zaiarski usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Zaiarski usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Zaiarski usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 79.3% | 58.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 20.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Stepan Zaiarski's chess games
All 81 games by Stepan Zaiarski in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 42 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Gabor Farkas | 2,316 | Slovakia Open | A62 |
| Sep 2015 | Daniel Dardha | 2,106 | 25th EU-ch U10 | C47 |
| Mar 2026 | Petar Delchev | 2,096 | Momchilgrad Classics 2026 | B01 |
| Jun 2025 | Yossi Raiko | 1,963 | FIDE World Rapid Team | D38 |
| Jun 2025 | Elliot McCallum | 1,924 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2025 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,013 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 1,965 |
| Wch U08 | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 1,608 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,135 |
| 25th EU-ch U10 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,857 |
| Kishinev Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,438 |
| 23rd ch-EU U08 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,439 |
| Momchilgrad Classics 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stepan Zaiarski's chess games?
81 games by Stepan Zaiarski, from Feb 2014 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 Stepan Zaiarski has played.
What does Stepan Zaiarski play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Stepan Zaiarski opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stepan Zaiarski answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Stepan Zaiarski play as White?
As White, Stepan Zaiarski's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stepan Zaiarski play as Black?
As Black, Stepan Zaiarski most often plays: Scotch Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Stepan Zaiarski's FIDE rating?
Stepan Zaiarski is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 2,215 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Stepan Zaiarski played?
Our database contains 81 games by Stepan Zaiarski, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses (51.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stepan Zaiarski?
81 games by Stepan Zaiarski 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.