Prepare against Zaidan Zulkipli
CM · MYS · World #22,250 classical · FIDE ID 5704154
When preparing against Zaidan Zulkipli, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 50.0% over 18 games.
Our database contains 222 games by Zaidan Zulkipli, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zaidan Zulkipli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zaidan Zulkipli 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 | 2,039 | 2,210 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,127 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,096 | 2,191 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 98 | 36 | 88 | 44.1% |
| As White | 113 | 56 | 16 | 41 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 109 | 42 | 20 | 47 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zaidan Zulkipli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zaidan Zulkipli's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 72.6% | 54.3% |
| g3 | 11 | 9.7% | 63.6% |
| b3 | 11 | 9.7% | 68.2% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Zulkipli usually continues c4 (48.6% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Zulkipli usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (2% of these games) — Zulkipli usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 10% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Zulkipli usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Zulkipli usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Zulkipli usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 47 | 87.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 9.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 62.8% | 48.1% |
| d6 | 11 | 25.6% | 63.6% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Zaidan Zulkipli's chess games
All 222 games by Zaidan Zulkipli in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 98 wins, 36 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Antonios Pavlidis | 2,575 | Titled Tue Early | C44 |
| Jul 2024 | Emilio Cordova | 2,531 | Titled Tue Early | A60 |
| May 2024 | Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva | 2,422 | Titled Tue Early | E05 |
| Jul 2024 | Shamil Arslanov | 2,410 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Jun 2024 | Karina Ambartsumova | 2,406 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 80 | 40 | 2,267 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,948 |
| 7th Penang Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,220 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| Puchong FF03 IM | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,322 |
| Brunei Campomanes Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| Uxbridge e2e4 Autumn Challengers-D | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,169 |
| 8th Penang Open | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zaidan Zulkipli's chess games?
222 games by Zaidan Zulkipli, from Jul 2008 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 Zaidan Zulkipli has played.
What does Zaidan Zulkipli play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Zaidan Zulkipli opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.g3 (10% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zaidan Zulkipli answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Zaidan Zulkipli play as White?
As White, Zaidan Zulkipli's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zaidan Zulkipli play as Black?
As Black, Zaidan Zulkipli most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Zaidan Zulkipli's FIDE rating?
Zaidan Zulkipli is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 2,096 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Zaidan Zulkipli played?
Our database contains 222 games by Zaidan Zulkipli, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 36 draws, 88 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zaidan Zulkipli?
222 games by Zaidan Zulkipli 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.