Prepare against Yuliya Zaikina
FIDE · World #63,210 classical · FIDE ID 34337091
When preparing against Yuliya Zaikina, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 37 games by Yuliya Zaikina, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yuliya Zaikina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuliya Zaikina 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 | 1,914 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 2,006 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,744 | 1,902 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 8 | 6 | 23 | 21.6% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuliya Zaikina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuliya Zaikina's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Zaikina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Zaikina usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Zaikina usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 18.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Yuliya Zaikina's chess games
All 37 games by Yuliya Zaikina in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 8 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B75 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Olga Iljushina | 2,035 | Tuapse Amaks Resort Open | E20 |
| Jul 2025 | Viktoria Kobozeva | 1,972 | 21st Moscow Women's Open | B19 |
| Jul 2025 | Darya Leisle | 1,813 | 21st Moscow Women's Open | B33 |
| Sep 2022 | Darima Sargaeva | 1,745 | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | B90 |
| Sep 2022 | Sofia Barkasheva | 1,728 | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,707 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,719 |
| 21st Moscow Women's Open | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,787 |
| Tuapse Amaks Resort Open | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 1,985 |
| ch-Asia U16 Girls | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,814 |
| ch-RUS Rapid w | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,750 |
| ch-RUS Rapid w 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,703 |
| ch-RUS Blitz w 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,709 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuliya Zaikina's chess games?
37 games by Yuliya Zaikina, from Dec 2018 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 Yuliya Zaikina has played.
What does Yuliya Zaikina play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Yuliya Zaikina opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuliya Zaikina answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Yuliya Zaikina play as White?
As White, Yuliya Zaikina's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuliya Zaikina play as Black?
As Black, Yuliya Zaikina most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Yuliya Zaikina's FIDE rating?
Yuliya Zaikina is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid and 1,744 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Yuliya Zaikina played?
Our database contains 37 games by Yuliya Zaikina, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuliya Zaikina?
37 games by Yuliya Zaikina 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.