Prepare against Zain Patel
United Kingdom · World #17,498 classical · FIDE ID 469246
When preparing against Zain Patel, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 550 games by Zain Patel, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zain Patel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zain Patel 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 | 2,080 | 2,113 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,073 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,208 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 550 | 215 | 130 | 205 | 39.1% |
| As White | 275 | 108 | 72 | 95 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 275 | 107 | 58 | 110 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zain Patel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zain Patel's side.
First moves as White (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 128 | 46.5% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 104 | 37.8% | 45.2% |
| e4 | 26 | 9.5% | 59.6% |
| f4 | 10 | 3.6% | 55.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.1% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Patel usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Patel usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Patel usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Patel usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Patel usually continues d4 (52.8% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Patel usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 70 | 45.5% | 53.6% |
| c6 | 56 | 36.4% | 47.3% |
| c5 | 20 | 13.0% | 47.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 90.1% | 46.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Zain Patel's chess games
All 550 games by Zain Patel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 215 wins, 130 draws, 205 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 45 | 21/9/15 | 46.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 38 | 13/14/11 | 34.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 9/6/12 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 26 | 8/12/6 | 30.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 11 | 0/4/7 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 31 | 8/9/14 | 25.8% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Sven Tica | 2,442 | V Mindsports Int Open | D02 |
| Apr 2025 | Oliver Wartiovaara | 2,359 | Reykjavik Open | C45 |
| Dec 2024 | Dhruva Thota | 2,351 | 11th Sunway Sitges | A05 |
| Mar 2026 | Adam Nawalaniec | 2,299 | British Rapidplay 2026 | C60 |
| Aug 2026 | Manmay Chopra | 2,262 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 22 | 13 | 2,021 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,019 |
| chT5-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 15 | 1,637 |
| 3rd London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,896 |
| 4th London Mindsports Blitz Open | 2024 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,001 |
| ch-ENG U12 | 2022 | 12 | 8.5 | 1,686 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,153 |
| 2nd Hvar Arsenal Blitz Open | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zain Patel's chess games?
550 games by Zain Patel, from Jul 2018 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 Zain Patel has played.
What does Zain Patel play on the first move as White?
Across 275 games with White in our database, Zain Patel opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zain Patel answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Zain Patel play as White?
As White, Zain Patel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (45 games, 46.7% win rate); Colle System (38 games, 34.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (27 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 275 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zain Patel play as Black?
As Black, Zain Patel most often plays: Indian Defense (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Italian Game (21 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 275 games.
What is Zain Patel's FIDE rating?
Zain Patel is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Zain Patel played?
Our database contains 550 games by Zain Patel, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 215 wins, 130 draws, 205 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zain Patel?
550 games by Zain Patel 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.