Prepare against Zachary Tanenbaum
FM · United States · World #3,778 classical · FIDE ID 2060850
When preparing against Zachary Tanenbaum, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 33.3% over 60 games.
Our database contains 3,005 games by Zachary Tanenbaum, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zachary Tanenbaum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zachary Tanenbaum 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 | 2,310 | 2,371 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,196 | 2,196 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,242 | 2,288 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,005 | 1,543 | 337 | 1,125 | 51.3% |
| As White | 1,526 | 842 | 165 | 519 | 55.2% |
| As Black | 1,479 | 701 | 172 | 606 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zachary Tanenbaum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zachary Tanenbaum's side.
First moves as White (1,526 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,420 | 93.1% | 60.3% |
| b4 | 29 | 1.9% | 70.7% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 1.7% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 12 | 0.8% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 12 | 0.8% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 11 | 0.7% | 63.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Tanenbaum usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Tanenbaum usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Tanenbaum usually continues d4 (62.9% score)
- 1.b4 — 2% of White games, 70.7% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Tanenbaum usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Tanenbaum usually continues Bb2 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Tanenbaum usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (693 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 653 | 94.2% | 55.1% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 2.5% | 67.6% |
| g6 | 8 | 1.2% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 6 | 0.9% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 0.7% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (481 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 456 | 94.8% | 51.9% |
| g6 | 18 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Zachary Tanenbaum's chess games
All 3,005 games by Zachary Tanenbaum in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 1,543 wins, 337 draws, 1,125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 245 | 124/28/93 | 50.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 175 | 98/11/66 | 56.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 167 | 97/17/53 | 58.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 142 | 71/25/46 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 110 | 61/16/33 | 55.5% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 76 | 39/9/28 | 51.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 51 | 29/5/17 | 56.9% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 43 | 25/4/14 | 58.1% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 42 | 25/3/14 | 59.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 38 | 24/4/10 | 63.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 183 | 84/23/76 | 45.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 148 | 82/14/52 | 55.4% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 148 | 75/20/53 | 50.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 115 | 55/17/43 | 47.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 91 | 40/7/44 | 44.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 69 | 39/6/24 | 56.5% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 68 | 23/11/34 | 33.8% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 60 | 20/9/31 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 54 | 28/3/23 | 51.9% |
| D00 | London System | 53 | 24/5/24 | 45.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | C45 |
| May 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,742 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Oct 2023 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | C55 |
| Sep 2023 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,716 | Titled Tue Late | C01 |
| Jul 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,710 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,973 | 1,174 | 2,384 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 65 | 33.5 | 2,305 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 44 | 22.5 | 2,311 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,369 |
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2021 | 25 | 14 | 2,496 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 10 | 2,263 |
| US Collegiate Rapid | 2021 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,470 |
| Speed Chess Q1 Sw | 2023 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,360 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexander Reprintsev (18 games) · Wojciech Przybylski (12 games) · Dawid Janaszak (12 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (11 games) · Julian Estrada Nieto (11 games) · Renato Terry (10 games) · Rudik Makarian (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zachary Tanenbaum's chess games?
3,005 games by Zachary Tanenbaum, from Mar 2012 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 Zachary Tanenbaum has played.
What does Zachary Tanenbaum play on the first move as White?
Across 1,526 games with White in our database, Zachary Tanenbaum opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zachary Tanenbaum answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...a6 (1% of games).
What openings does Zachary Tanenbaum play as White?
As White, Zachary Tanenbaum's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (245 games, 50.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (175 games, 56.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (167 games, 58.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,526 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zachary Tanenbaum play as Black?
As Black, Zachary Tanenbaum most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (183 games, 45.9% win rate); Italian Game (148 games, 55.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (148 games, 50.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,479 games.
What is Zachary Tanenbaum's FIDE rating?
Zachary Tanenbaum is currently rated 2,310 in classical chess, 2,196 in rapid and 2,242 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,371 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Zachary Tanenbaum played?
Our database contains 3,005 games by Zachary Tanenbaum, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,543 wins, 337 draws, 1,125 losses (51.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zachary Tanenbaum?
3,005 games by Zachary Tanenbaum 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.