Prepare against Zachary Dukic
FM · Canada · World #7,188 classical · FIDE ID 2617188
Our database contains 447 games by Zachary Dukic, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zachary Dukic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zachary Dukic 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 | 2,221 | 2,279 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,248 | 2,248 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,180 | 2,180 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 447 | 195 | 79 | 173 | 43.6% |
| As White | 218 | 101 | 36 | 81 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 229 | 94 | 43 | 92 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zachary Dukic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zachary Dukic's side.
First moves as White (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 191 | 87.6% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 7.8% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 4.6% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Dukic usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Dukic usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Dukic usually continues d4 (52.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Dukic usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Dukic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 46 | 44.7% | 63.0% |
| c5 | 28 | 27.2% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 19 | 18.4% | 60.5% |
| c6 | 6 | 5.8% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 88.8% | 43.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Zachary Dukic's chess games
All 447 games by Zachary Dukic in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - Aug 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: 195 wins, 79 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 21 | 13/4/4 | 61.9% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E63 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Alder Escobar Forero | 2,510 | Titled Tue | B32 |
| Apr 2019 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,505 | Canada zt | C60 |
| Apr 2022 | Bator Sambuev | 2,502 | Kingston Canada zt | C16 |
| Dec 2021 | Dinara Saduakassova | 2,477 | 8th Sitges Sunway Open | E20 |
| Sep 2022 | Magesh Chandran Panchanathan | 2,470 | 13th Calgary | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 63 | 27 | 2,240 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 17 | 12 | 2,156 |
| Montreal Open | 2019 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,226 |
| ch-CAN U16 | 2013 | 13 | 7 | 1,819 |
| ch-CAN University | 2018 | 12 | 7 | 2,220 |
| Montreal Varennes Open | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,092 |
| Wch U18 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,273 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Bator Sambuev (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zachary Dukic's chess games?
447 games by Zachary Dukic, from Feb 2013 to Aug 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 Dukic has played.
What does Zachary Dukic play on the first move as White?
Across 218 games with White in our database, Zachary Dukic opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zachary Dukic answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Zachary Dukic play as White?
As White, Zachary Dukic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 218 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zachary Dukic play as Black?
As Black, Zachary Dukic most often plays: Philidor (21 games, 61.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Zachary Dukic's FIDE rating?
Zachary Dukic is currently rated 2,221 in classical chess, 2,248 in rapid and 2,180 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Zachary Dukic played?
Our database contains 447 games by Zachary Dukic, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 195 wins, 79 draws, 173 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zachary Dukic?
447 games by Zachary Dukic 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.