Prepare against Yury V. Zinovjev
Russia · World #40,288 classical · FIDE ID 4163869
Our database contains 51 games by Yury V. Zinovjev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yury V. Zinovjev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yury V. Zinovjev 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 | 1,934 | 2,205 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 31.4% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yury V. Zinovjev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yury V. Zinovjev's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 96.3% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Zinovjev usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Zinovjev usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Zinovjev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Zinovjev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 50.0% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Yury V. Zinovjev's chess games
All 51 games by Yury V. Zinovjev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Alexander Lukovnikov | 2,278 | Tambov Korensky Memorial 22nd | C29 |
| Aug 2014 | Sergey Korensky | 2,245 | 23rd Tambov Korensky Memorial | C50 |
| Aug 2014 | Vladimir P Larin | 2,137 | 23rd Tambov Korensky Memorial | B06 |
| Aug 2014 | Galja Lomakina | 2,104 | 23rd Tambov Korensky Memorial | B07 |
| Aug 2012 | Alexander A Akimov | 2,079 | Tambov Korensky Memorial 21st | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Tambov Korensky Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,937 |
| Tambov Korensky Memorial 22nd | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,060 |
| Tambov Korensky Memorial 21st | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,976 |
| 23rd Tambov Korensky Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,226 |
| 24th Tambov Korensky Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,918 |
| Tambov Korensky Memorial 27th | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yury V. Zinovjev's chess games?
51 games by Yury V. Zinovjev, from Apr 2003 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 Yury V. Zinovjev has played.
What does Yury V. Zinovjev play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Yury V. Zinovjev opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yury V. Zinovjev answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yury V. Zinovjev play as White?
As White, Yury V. Zinovjev's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yury V. Zinovjev play as Black?
As Black, Yury V. Zinovjev most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Yury V. Zinovjev's FIDE rating?
Yury V. Zinovjev is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Yury V. Zinovjev played?
Our database contains 51 games by Yury V. Zinovjev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yury V. Zinovjev?
51 games by Yury V. Zinovjev 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.