Prepare against Vladimir Zakhartsov
GM · Russia · World #1,225 classical · FIDE ID 4145097
Our database contains 2,712 games by Vladimir Zakhartsov, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Zakhartsov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Zakhartsov 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 | 2,432 | 2,552 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,493 | 2,556 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,527 | 2,618 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,712 | 1,358 | 687 | 667 | 50.1% |
| As White | 1,363 | 742 | 335 | 286 | 54.4% |
| As Black | 1,349 | 616 | 352 | 381 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Zakhartsov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Zakhartsov's side.
First moves as White (1,363 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 577 | 42.3% | 64.0% |
| d4 | 549 | 40.3% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 132 | 9.7% | 71.6% |
| Nf3 | 82 | 6.0% | 65.2% |
| g3 | 17 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 4 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Zakhartsov usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Zakhartsov usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Zakhartsov usually continues d4 (71.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Zakhartsov usually continues c4 (69.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Zakhartsov usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Zakhartsov usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (565 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 434 | 76.8% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 52 | 9.2% | 48.1% |
| c6 | 40 | 7.1% | 57.5% |
| g6 | 22 | 3.9% | 81.8% |
| e6 | 12 | 2.1% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (513 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 427 | 83.2% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 51 | 9.9% | 46.1% |
| g6 | 18 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 9 | 1.8% | 61.1% |
| b5 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
Vladimir Zakhartsov's chess games
All 2,712 games by Vladimir Zakhartsov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 1,358 wins, 687 draws, 667 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 110 | 57/15/38 | 51.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 90 | 45/25/20 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 79 | 49/17/13 | 62.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 77 | 48/17/12 | 62.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 71 | 37/20/14 | 52.1% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 59 | 40/13/6 | 67.8% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 58 | 34/13/11 | 58.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 43 | 31/8/4 | 72.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 41 | 26/8/7 | 63.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 40 | 22/10/8 | 55.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 110 | 46/29/35 | 41.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 103 | 56/21/26 | 54.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 87 | 33/24/30 | 37.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 57 | 29/13/15 | 50.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 57 | 23/25/9 | 40.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 57 | 39/8/10 | 68.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 56 | 23/11/22 | 41.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 51 | 26/13/12 | 51.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 44 | 19/10/15 | 43.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 43 | 20/8/15 | 46.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,785 | Titled Tue Early | D36 |
| Mar 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,748 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
| Dec 2024 | Quang Liem Le | 2,739 | Titled Tue Late | B92 |
| Apr 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,731 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Dec 2023 | Levon Aronian | 2,723 | Titled Tue Early | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 908 | 606.5 | 2,521 |
| ch-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 32 | 19 | 2,451 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2016 | 32 | 18.5 | 2,470 |
| ch-Moscow rapid | 2020 | 29 | 19 | 2,488 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 28 | 11.5 | 2,411 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 27 | 20.5 | 2,420 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2019 | 26 | 11 | 2,424 |
| ch-RUS Rapid | 2023 | 19 | 11 | 2,491 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: David Paravyan (24 games) · Nikita Afanasiev (23 games) · Alexandr Triapishko (21 games) · Pavel Ponkratov (17 games) · Alexey Sarana (16 games) · Rudik Makarian (16 games) · Pavel Smirnov (15 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Zakhartsov's chess games?
2,712 games by Vladimir Zakhartsov, from Oct 2007 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 Zakhartsov has played.
What does Vladimir Zakhartsov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,363 games with White in our database, Vladimir Zakhartsov opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Zakhartsov answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Zakhartsov play as White?
As White, Vladimir Zakhartsov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (110 games, 51.8% win rate); Catalan (90 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (79 games, 62.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,363 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Zakhartsov play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Zakhartsov most often plays: Indian Defense (110 games, 41.8% win rate); Sicilian (103 games, 54.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (87 games, 37.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,349 games.
What is Vladimir Zakhartsov's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Zakhartsov is currently rated 2,432 in classical chess, 2,493 in rapid and 2,527 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,552 (May 2023).
How many games has Vladimir Zakhartsov played?
Our database contains 2,712 games by Vladimir Zakhartsov, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,358 wins, 687 draws, 667 losses (50.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Zakhartsov?
2,712 games by Vladimir Zakhartsov 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.