Prepare against Stepan Zhestilevskii
England · World #143,440 classical · FIDE ID 343421822
When preparing against Stepan Zhestilevskii, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Stepan Zhestilevskii, covering Jun 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Stepan Zhestilevskii's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stepan Zhestilevskii 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 | 1,616 | 1,616 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,729 | 1,729 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,748 | 1,748 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 46.9% |
| As White | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 29.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 295 rated games against 230 different opponents, across 43 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 56.3% | 1,669 | 1,580 | 5 |
| Rapid | 210 | 114 | 21 | 75 | 54.3% | 1,576 | 1,585 | 5 |
| Blitz | 59 | 27 | 3 | 29 | 45.8% | 1,754 | 1,654 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 101 | 32 | 12 | 57 | 31.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 78 | 48 | 6 | 24 | 61.5% |
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 43 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 73 | 36 | 7 | 30 | 1,717 | 1,695 |
| 2025 | 101 | 47 | 12 | 42 | 1,659 | 1,633 |
| 2024 | 80 | 47 | 6 | 27 | 1,648 | 1,638 |
| 2023 | 41 | 23 | 4 | 14 | 1,228 | 1,192 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stepan Zhestilevskii's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stepan Zhestilevskii's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 73.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 73.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zhestilevskii usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Zhestilevskii usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Zhestilevskii usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Stepan Zhestilevskii's chess games
All 32 games by Stepan Zhestilevskii in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Artem Dodukh | 1,669 | 2026 UK Chess Challenge Terafinal Under 10 | B08 |
| Oct 2026 | Scarlett Sanderson | 1,656 | 2026 UK Chess Challenge Terafinal Under 10 | B13 |
| Oct 2026 | Yaksh Tripurari | 1,621 | 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 10 | C54 |
| Nov 2025 | Oliver Rozmus | 1,613 | CSC Junior Grand Prix November 2025 - Under 12 | A46 |
| Oct 2026 | Alice Li | 1,542 | 2026 UK Chess Challenge Terafinal Under 10 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 UK Chess Challenge Terafinal Under 10 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,691 |
| 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 10 | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 1,810 |
| ch-BCF U10 rapid | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,301 |
| CSC Junior Grand Prix November 2025 - Under 12 | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 1,623 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stepan Zhestilevskii's chess games?
32 games by Stepan Zhestilevskii, from Jun 2023 to Nov 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 Zhestilevskii has played.
What does Stepan Zhestilevskii play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Stepan Zhestilevskii opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stepan Zhestilevskii answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Stepan Zhestilevskii play as White?
As White, Stepan Zhestilevskii's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stepan Zhestilevskii play as Black?
As Black, Stepan Zhestilevskii most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Stepan Zhestilevskii's FIDE rating?
Stepan Zhestilevskii is currently rated 1,616 in classical chess, 1,729 in rapid and 1,748 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,616 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Stepan Zhestilevskii played?
Our database contains 32 games by Stepan Zhestilevskii, covering Jun 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stepan Zhestilevskii?
32 games by Stepan Zhestilevskii 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.