Prepare against Timofey V. Zakharov
Russia · World #63,577 classical · FIDE ID 24241741
When preparing against Timofey V. Zakharov, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Timofey V. Zakharov, covering Jul 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Timofey V. Zakharov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timofey V. Zakharov 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 | 1,845 | 1,845 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,797 | 1,797 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,833 | 1,847 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 16 | 6 | 23 | 35.6% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timofey V. Zakharov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timofey V. Zakharov's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 87.0% | 47.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Zakharov usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Zakharov usually continues e5 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Zakharov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Zakharov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Timofey V. Zakharov's chess games
All 45 games by Timofey V. Zakharov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Galja Lomakina | 1,994 | 29th Tambov Korensky Memorial | B06 |
| Feb 2018 | Aleksandr P. Abashkin | 1,944 | ch-Tambov Region | D05 |
| Nov 2018 | Viktor N. Gorelov | 1,881 | ch-Tambov Region FL | B21 |
| Nov 2018 | Roman A. Pishchalnikov | 1,866 | ch-Tambov Region FL | B21 |
| Nov 2018 | Vladimir Uimenov | 1,849 | ch-Tambov Region FL | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tambov Region FL | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,938 |
| 22nd Voronezh Open B | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,511 |
| 29th Tambov Korensky Memorial | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,861 |
| ch-Tambov Region | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,842 |
| 23rd Voronezh Open B | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,549 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timofey V. Zakharov's chess games?
45 games by Timofey V. Zakharov, from Jul 2016 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 Timofey V. Zakharov has played.
What does Timofey V. Zakharov play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Timofey V. Zakharov opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timofey V. Zakharov answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Timofey V. Zakharov play as White?
As White, Timofey V. Zakharov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timofey V. Zakharov play as Black?
As Black, Timofey V. Zakharov most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Timofey V. Zakharov's FIDE rating?
Timofey V. Zakharov is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess, 1,797 in rapid and 1,833 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,845 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Timofey V. Zakharov played?
Our database contains 45 games by Timofey V. Zakharov, covering Jul 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timofey V. Zakharov?
45 games by Timofey V. Zakharov 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.