Prepare against Yuri Zhizmer
IM · Israel · World #5,536 classical · FIDE ID 14108852
When preparing against Yuri Zhizmer, expect 1.d4 in 31% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (21% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 22.5% over 40 games.
Our database contains 1,222 games by Yuri Zhizmer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yuri Zhizmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuri Zhizmer 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 | 2,260 | 2,419 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,284 | 2,331 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,264 | 2,396 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,222 | 596 | 162 | 464 | 48.8% |
| As White | 603 | 323 | 76 | 204 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 619 | 273 | 86 | 260 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuri Zhizmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuri Zhizmer's side.
First moves as White (602 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 187 | 31.1% | 49.5% |
| e4 | 182 | 30.2% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 105 | 17.4% | 63.3% |
| h3 | 42 | 7.0% | 67.9% |
| c4 | 19 | 3.2% | 76.3% |
| b3 | 15 | 2.5% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 49.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Zhizmer usually continues Nf3 (47.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zhizmer usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Zhizmer usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Zhizmer usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Zhizmer usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Zhizmer usually continues d4 (91.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 59 | 21.1% | 40.7% |
| d5 | 58 | 20.8% | 44.0% |
| a6 | 47 | 16.8% | 60.6% |
| e6 | 41 | 14.7% | 37.8% |
| h6 | 23 | 8.2% | 67.4% |
| e5 | 11 | 3.9% | 72.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 97 | 45.5% | 44.8% |
| Nf6 | 34 | 16.0% | 57.4% |
| a6 | 25 | 11.7% | 64.0% |
| d6 | 20 | 9.4% | 62.5% |
| h6 | 14 | 6.6% | 71.4% |
| c6 | 10 | 4.7% | 45.0% |
Yuri Zhizmer's chess games
All 1,222 games by Yuri Zhizmer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 596 wins, 162 draws, 464 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 71 | 39/7/25 | 54.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 42 | 24/6/12 | 57.1% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 42 | 27/3/12 | 64.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 40 | 9/5/26 | 22.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 38 | 23/3/12 | 60.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 12/1/9 | 54.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 64 | 35/7/22 | 54.7% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 50 | 28/4/18 | 56.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 47 | 15/10/22 | 31.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 42 | 12/7/23 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 41 | 13/9/19 | 31.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 35 | 16/7/12 | 45.7% |
| B00 | Carr Defense | 23 | 15/1/7 | 65.2% |
| A10 | English Opening | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Arena 2nd Jan | A48 |
| Dec 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Apr 2024 | Anish Giri | 2,745 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Aug 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,705 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | A40 |
| Mar 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,658 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 845 | 474 | 2,335 |
| ch-Kiev | 2009 | 54 | 31.5 | 2,309 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 29 | 15.5 | 2,492 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 23 | 9 | 2,222 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 12 | 2,357 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2024 | 14 | 7 | 2,045 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,198 |
| Kiev Independence Cup Open | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuri Zhizmer's chess games?
1,222 games by Yuri Zhizmer, from Apr 2003 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 Yuri Zhizmer has played.
What does Yuri Zhizmer play on the first move as White?
Across 602 games with White in our database, Yuri Zhizmer opens with 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuri Zhizmer answers 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...a6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...a6 (12% of games).
What openings does Yuri Zhizmer play as White?
As White, Yuri Zhizmer's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (71 games, 54.9% win rate); Réti Opening (42 games, 57.1% win rate); Clemenz Opening (42 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 603 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuri Zhizmer play as Black?
As Black, Yuri Zhizmer most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (64 games, 54.7% win rate); St. George Defense (50 games, 56.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (47 games, 31.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 619 games.
What is Yuri Zhizmer's FIDE rating?
Yuri Zhizmer is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,284 in rapid and 2,264 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,419 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Yuri Zhizmer played?
Our database contains 1,222 games by Yuri Zhizmer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 596 wins, 162 draws, 464 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuri Zhizmer?
1,222 games by Yuri Zhizmer 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.