Prepare against Viachaslau Zarubitski
IM · Belarus · World #1,833 classical · FIDE ID 13509373
When preparing against Viachaslau Zarubitski, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Slav Setup as Black, 20.7% over 29 games.
Our database contains 1,657 games by Viachaslau Zarubitski, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Viachaslau Zarubitski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viachaslau Zarubitski 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 | 2,392 | 2,460 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,349 | 2,420 | Sep 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,282 | 2,364 | Apr 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,657 | 711 | 437 | 509 | 42.9% |
| As White | 847 | 389 | 225 | 233 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 810 | 322 | 212 | 276 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viachaslau Zarubitski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viachaslau Zarubitski's side.
First moves as White (846 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 578 | 68.3% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 107 | 12.6% | 59.3% |
| c4 | 79 | 9.3% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 47 | 5.6% | 66.0% |
| a3 | 14 | 1.7% | 67.9% |
| f4 | 9 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Zarubitski usually continues Nf3 (53.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Zarubitski usually continues Nf3 (56.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zarubitski usually continues d4 (62.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Zarubitski usually continues c4 (74.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Zarubitski usually continues b3 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Zarubitski usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (348 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 153 | 44.0% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 92 | 26.4% | 45.7% |
| e6 | 30 | 8.6% | 51.7% |
| c6 | 28 | 8.0% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 6.6% | 71.7% |
| d6 | 19 | 5.5% | 47.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (288 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 137 | 47.6% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 121 | 42.0% | 61.6% |
| d6 | 12 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 8 | 2.8% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.7% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Viachaslau Zarubitski's chess games
All 1,657 games by Viachaslau Zarubitski in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - Sep 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: 711 wins, 437 draws, 509 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 79 | 32/26/21 | 40.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 48 | 30/8/10 | 62.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 16/14/13 | 37.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 43 | 18/8/17 | 41.9% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 38 | 12/14/12 | 31.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 35 | 19/4/12 | 54.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 35 | 13/8/14 | 37.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 15/10/2 | 55.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 7/11/7 | 28.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 10/10/4 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 130 | 43/45/42 | 33.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 69 | 25/19/25 | 36.2% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 57 | 30/11/16 | 52.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 57 | 18/12/27 | 31.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 38 | 11/12/15 | 28.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 29 | 6/7/16 | 20.7% |
| D02 | London System | 28 | 13/4/11 | 46.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 14/5/6 | 56.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 23 | 9/3/11 | 39.1% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 23 | 14/5/4 | 60.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | A13 |
| Aug 2026 | Quang Liem Le | 2,732 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | A06 |
| Aug 2021 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,698 | Titled Tue | B30 |
| Aug 2023 | David Navara | 2,695 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Jul 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,683 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 392 | 207.5 | 2,371 |
| ch-BLR U20 | 2022 | 58 | 39 | 2,356 |
| World ol U16 | 2018 | 46 | 28.5 | 2,296 |
| Orsha Open | 2026 | 41 | 25 | 2,348 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 32 | 16.5 | 2,277 |
| Minsk Open | 2025 | 31 | 21.5 | 2,261 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 29 | 17 | 2,443 |
| Wch U12 | 2014 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,954 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Aleksej Aleksandrov (21 games) · Mihail Nikitenko (19 games) · Maksim Tsaruk (16 games) · Denis Lazavik (14 games) · Kirill Stupak (12 games) · Artsiom Siniauski (11 games) · Artiom Stribuk (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viachaslau Zarubitski's chess games?
1,657 games by Viachaslau Zarubitski, from Nov 2011 to Sep 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 Viachaslau Zarubitski has played.
What does Viachaslau Zarubitski play on the first move as White?
Across 846 games with White in our database, Viachaslau Zarubitski opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viachaslau Zarubitski answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Viachaslau Zarubitski play as White?
As White, Viachaslau Zarubitski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (79 games, 40.5% win rate); English Opening (48 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 37.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 847 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viachaslau Zarubitski play as Black?
As Black, Viachaslau Zarubitski most often plays: Slav Defense (130 games, 33.1% win rate); Sicilian (69 games, 36.2% win rate); Indian Defense (57 games, 52.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 810 games.
What is Viachaslau Zarubitski's FIDE rating?
Viachaslau Zarubitski is currently rated 2,392 in classical chess, 2,349 in rapid and 2,282 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,460 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Viachaslau Zarubitski played?
Our database contains 1,657 games by Viachaslau Zarubitski, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 711 wins, 437 draws, 509 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viachaslau Zarubitski?
1,657 games by Viachaslau Zarubitski 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.