Prepare against Zhamsaran Tsydypov
GM · Russia · World #515 classical · FIDE ID 4108566
Our database contains 2,604 games by Zhamsaran Tsydypov, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zhamsaran Tsydypov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhamsaran Tsydypov 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 | 2,509 | 2,573 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,494 | 2,700 | Dec 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,587 | 2,707 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,604 | 1,438 | 518 | 648 | 55.2% |
| As White | 1,313 | 784 | 254 | 275 | 59.7% |
| As Black | 1,291 | 654 | 264 | 373 | 50.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhamsaran Tsydypov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhamsaran Tsydypov's side.
First moves as White (1,313 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 880 | 67.0% | 70.5% |
| d4 | 277 | 21.1% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 63 | 4.8% | 59.5% |
| c4 | 62 | 4.7% | 67.7% |
| b3 | 22 | 1.7% | 63.6% |
| d3 | 6 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 70.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Tsydypov usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Tsydypov usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Tsydypov usually continues d4 (77.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Tsydypov usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Tsydypov usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Tsydypov usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (577 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 327 | 56.7% | 60.9% |
| e5 | 79 | 13.7% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 64 | 11.1% | 80.5% |
| c6 | 57 | 9.9% | 73.7% |
| d6 | 32 | 5.5% | 71.9% |
| e6 | 12 | 2.1% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (478 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 335 | 70.1% | 59.7% |
| g6 | 104 | 21.8% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 30 | 6.3% | 53.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 0.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Zhamsaran Tsydypov's chess games
All 2,604 games by Zhamsaran Tsydypov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 1,438 wins, 518 draws, 648 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 113 | 69/23/21 | 61.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 98 | 59/18/21 | 60.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 84 | 49/17/18 | 58.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 63 | 36/11/16 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 62 | 45/5/12 | 72.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 50 | 34/9/7 | 68.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 36 | 19/9/8 | 52.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 31 | 20/4/7 | 64.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 31 | 18/6/7 | 58.1% |
| E01 | Catalan | 28 | 15/6/7 | 53.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 203 | 124/32/47 | 61.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 110 | 54/20/36 | 49.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 89 | 41/19/29 | 46.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 75 | 31/18/26 | 41.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 40 | 17/11/12 | 42.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 37 | 19/7/11 | 51.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 36 | 22/1/13 | 61.1% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 35 | 13/7/15 | 37.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 35 | 22/9/4 | 62.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 34 | 14/8/12 | 41.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,840 | Titled Tue | A10 |
| Dec 2018 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,817 | Wch Blitz | A50 |
| May 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,776 | Titled Tue Late | C50 |
| Feb 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,775 | Titled Tue | A40 |
| Dec 2018 | Viswanathan Anand | 2,773 | Wch Blitz | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 681 | 478 | 2,593 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 63 | 36.5 | 2,692 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 49 | 31.5 | 2,549 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 42 | 24.5 | 2,594 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 41 | 27.5 | 2,608 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 41 | 28 | 2,689 |
| chT-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 39 | 31.5 | 2,724 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 38 | 20 | 2,564 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Aleksei Pridorozhni (25 games) · Boris Savchenko (19 games) · Pavel Ponkratov (17 games) · Dmitry Bocharov (16 games) · Nikita Afanasiev (15 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (15 games) · Sanan Sjugirov (15 games) · David Paravyan (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhamsaran Tsydypov's chess games?
2,604 games by Zhamsaran Tsydypov, from Apr 2007 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 Zhamsaran Tsydypov has played.
What does Zhamsaran Tsydypov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,313 games with White in our database, Zhamsaran Tsydypov opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhamsaran Tsydypov answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Zhamsaran Tsydypov play as White?
As White, Zhamsaran Tsydypov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (113 games, 61.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (98 games, 60.2% win rate); Italian Game (84 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,313 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhamsaran Tsydypov play as Black?
As Black, Zhamsaran Tsydypov most often plays: Modern Defense (203 games, 61.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (110 games, 49.1% win rate); Sicilian (89 games, 46.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,291 games.
What is Zhamsaran Tsydypov's FIDE rating?
Zhamsaran Tsydypov is currently rated 2,509 in classical chess, 2,494 in rapid and 2,587 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,573 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Zhamsaran Tsydypov played?
Our database contains 2,604 games by Zhamsaran Tsydypov, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,438 wins, 518 draws, 648 losses (55.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhamsaran Tsydypov?
2,604 games by Zhamsaran Tsydypov 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.