Prepare against Zachary Saine
Canada · World #15,354 classical · FIDE ID 2624346
When preparing against Zachary Saine, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 32.1% over 28 games.
Our database contains 368 games by Zachary Saine, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zachary Saine's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zachary Saine 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 | 2,102 | 2,149 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,058 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,067 | 2,134 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 368 | 140 | 70 | 158 | 38.0% |
| As White | 183 | 71 | 37 | 75 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 185 | 69 | 33 | 83 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zachary Saine's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zachary Saine's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 180 | 97.8% | 49.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Saine usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Saine usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Saine usually continues d4 (40.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Saine usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 71 | 78.0% | 49.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 9.9% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 6 | 6.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.5% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 52 | 85.2% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 14.8% | 55.6% |
Zachary Saine's chess games
All 368 games by Zachary Saine in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 140 wins, 70 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 28 | 9/4/15 | 32.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Mihnea Voloaca | 2,341 | Trois-Rivieres Open | B40 |
| May 2026 | Eliran Shilon Rahav | 2,340 | Sardinia World Open A | B33 |
| Mar 2024 | Aaron Reeve Mendes | 2,309 | Reykjavik Open | B90 |
| Aug 2025 | Koosha Jaferian | 2,285 | Royal City Masters | B10 |
| Dec 2025 | M Marie | 2,283 | 12th Sunway Sitges | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 18 | 10 | 2,060 |
| Sardinia World Open A | 2026 | 17 | 8 | 2,153 |
| Montreal Open | 2025 | 17 | 8 | 2,028 |
| 57th Biel HTO | 2024 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,038 |
| Canadian Open U2200 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,999 |
| 28th Montesilvano Adriatico Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,093 |
| 7th Maia Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,079 |
| Sligo Open | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,266 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zachary Saine's chess games?
368 games by Zachary Saine, from Sep 2015 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 Saine has played.
What does Zachary Saine play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Zachary Saine opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zachary Saine answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Zachary Saine play as White?
As White, Zachary Saine's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zachary Saine play as Black?
As Black, Zachary Saine most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Scotch Game (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Zachary Saine's FIDE rating?
Zachary Saine is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 2,067 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Zachary Saine played?
Our database contains 368 games by Zachary Saine, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 70 draws, 158 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zachary Saine?
368 games by Zachary Saine 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.