Prepare against Vladimir Zaiats
Ukraine · World #48,583 classical · FIDE ID 14109344
Our database contains 97 games by Vladimir Zaiats, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Zaiats's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Zaiats 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 | 1,899 | 2,067 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 1,976 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,970 | 1,974 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 37 | 29 | 31 | 38.1% |
| As White | 51 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Zaiats's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Zaiats's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 96.1% | 60.2% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Zaiats usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Zaiats usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Zaiats usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Zaiats usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 92.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 61.1% | 31.8% |
| f5 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Vladimir Zaiats's chess games
All 97 games by Vladimir Zaiats in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Jul 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: 37 wins, 29 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Enric Chalmeta Torredemer | 2,055 | 7th Ideal Clave Open | C42 |
| Oct 2001 | Francisco Gradaille Villar | 1,985 | 7th Ideal Clave Open | B51 |
| Jan 1999 | Francisco Exposito Luque | 1,970 | Canovelles Open A | C29 |
| Jan 1999 | Diego Castillo Barranco | 1,965 | Canovelles Open A | C50 |
| Oct 2001 | Jordi Angli Marti | 1,945 | 7th Ideal Clave Open | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mataro Open A | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,128 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,849 |
| 2nd Vall del Tenes Open | 2010 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,846 |
| Canovelles Open A | 1999 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| 7th Ideal Clave Open | 2001 | 8 | 6 | 2,204 |
| Ametlla Open | 1998 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| 2nd Llinars del Valles Seniors Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,930 |
| 4th Barcelona Vila Gracia Seniors 55 Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,903 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Zaiats's chess games?
97 games by Vladimir Zaiats, from Jul 2004 to Jul 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 Vladimir Zaiats has played.
What does Vladimir Zaiats play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Vladimir Zaiats opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Zaiats answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Zaiats play as White?
As White, Vladimir Zaiats's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Zaiats play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Zaiats most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Vladimir Zaiats's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Zaiats is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 1,970 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Vladimir Zaiats played?
Our database contains 97 games by Vladimir Zaiats, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 29 draws, 31 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Zaiats?
97 games by Vladimir Zaiats 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.