Prepare against Zachary Burrows
Canada · World #40,913 classical · FIDE ID 2618532
When preparing against Zachary Burrows, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 41 games by Zachary Burrows, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zachary Burrows's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zachary Burrows 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 | 1,931 | 2,080 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 31.7% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zachary Burrows's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zachary Burrows's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Burrows usually continues f4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Burrows usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Burrows usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Burrows usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Burrows usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Burrows usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Zachary Burrows's chess games
All 41 games by Zachary Burrows in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 13 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Roland Chabot | 2,198 | Canadian Open U2400 | B07 |
| Jan 2016 | Rotimi Ajele | 2,163 | 14th Gibraltar Challengers A | A56 |
| Apr 2019 | Eddie Xu | 2,056 | Guelph Spring Pro-Am | C30 |
| Jul 2014 | John Upper | 2,042 | Canadian Open U2400 | A56 |
| Feb 2016 | Baldur Teodor Petersson | 1,980 | 14th Gibraltar Challengers B | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open U2400 | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,147 |
| Banff Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,593 |
| Halifax Maritime Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,841 |
| Guelph Spring Pro-Am | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 2,012 |
| Halifax | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,032 |
| 14th Gibraltar Challengers A | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2,072 |
| 14th Gibraltar Challengers B | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,993 |
| 8th Victoria Grand Pacific Open | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zachary Burrows's chess games?
41 games by Zachary Burrows, from Oct 2014 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 Zachary Burrows has played.
What does Zachary Burrows play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Zachary Burrows opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zachary Burrows answers 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Zachary Burrows play as White?
As White, Zachary Burrows's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zachary Burrows play as Black?
As Black, Zachary Burrows most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Zachary Burrows's FIDE rating?
Zachary Burrows is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Zachary Burrows played?
Our database contains 41 games by Zachary Burrows, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zachary Burrows?
41 games by Zachary Burrows 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.