Prepare against Zebadiah Taylor
United Kingdom · World #59,551 classical · FIDE ID 343438474
When preparing against Zebadiah Taylor, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Zebadiah Taylor, covering Aug 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Zebadiah Taylor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zebadiah Taylor 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 | 1,858 | 1,858 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,742 | 1,742 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,688 | 1,714 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 16 | 11 | 21 | 33.3% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 42.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 110 rated games against 101 different opponents, across 19 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 63 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 33.3% | 1,783 | 1,746 | 7 |
| Rapid | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 41.7% | 1,737 | 1,617 | 2 |
| Blitz | 35 | 15 | 2 | 18 | 42.9% | 1,865 | 1,726 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 43 | 12 | 9 | 22 | 27.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 37.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 42 | 20 | 4 | 18 | 1,892 | 1,835 |
| 2025 | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 1,758 | 1,683 |
| 2024 | 40 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 1,775 | 1,675 |
| 2023 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1,546 | 1,413 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zebadiah Taylor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zebadiah Taylor's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 96.3% | 38.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Taylor usually continues d3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Taylor usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 68.8% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Zebadiah Taylor's chess games
All 48 games by Zebadiah Taylor in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Rasa Norinkeviciute | 1,886 | 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - Blitz | B20 |
| Feb 2026 | Lorenzo Pasqualetto | 1,868 | Isle of Wight Weekend | B21 |
| Jan 2026 | Thomas D Moss | 1,834 | Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Open | B23 |
| Jul 2026 | Harry E Smith | 1,801 | Glorney Cup 2026 | B01 |
| Jul 2024 | Michael Kanishk Walia | 1,790 | ch-BCF U16 Rapid | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U16 blitz | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,598 |
| ch-BCF U16 Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,747 |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,790 |
| ch-BCF U16 | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,618 |
| Glorney Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,891 |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - U2400 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,753 |
| Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Open | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,749 |
| EJCOA National Youth Finals U16-20 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zebadiah Taylor's chess games?
48 games by Zebadiah Taylor, from Aug 2024 to Oct 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 Zebadiah Taylor has played.
What does Zebadiah Taylor play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Zebadiah Taylor opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zebadiah Taylor answers 1...d6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zebadiah Taylor play as White?
As White, Zebadiah Taylor's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zebadiah Taylor play as Black?
As Black, Zebadiah Taylor most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Zebadiah Taylor's FIDE rating?
Zebadiah Taylor is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,742 in rapid and 1,688 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,858 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Zebadiah Taylor played?
Our database contains 48 games by Zebadiah Taylor, covering Aug 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zebadiah Taylor?
48 games by Zebadiah Taylor 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.