Prepare against Zebadiah Taylor
United Kingdom · World #73,652 classical · FIDE ID 343438474
Our database contains 30 games by Zebadiah Taylor, covering Aug 2024 to Jul 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 | 1,810 | 1,810 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,742 | 1,742 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,688 | 1,714 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% |
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 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Taylor usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Taylor usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 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 30 games by Zebadiah Taylor in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - Jul 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 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% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Lorenzo Pasqualetto | 1,868 | Isle of Wight Weekend | B21 |
| Jul 2024 | Michael Kanishk Walia | 1,790 | ch-BCF U16 Rapid | B07 |
| Jul 2024 | Tushar Roul | 1,768 | ch-BCF U16 Rapid | B06 |
| Feb 2026 | Krish V | 1,550 | Isle of Wight Weekend | B33 |
| Aug 2024 | Koby Dickson | 1,516 | ch-BCF U16 | B22 |
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 |
| ch-BCF U16 | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,618 |
| EJCOA National Youth Finals U16-20 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,969 |
| Isle of Wight Weekend | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,945 |
| Sussex University Masters U2050 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,595 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zebadiah Taylor's chess games?
30 games by Zebadiah Taylor, from Aug 2024 to Jul 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 15 games with White in our database, Zebadiah Taylor opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zebadiah Taylor answers 1...d6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% 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 (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 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 (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Zebadiah Taylor's FIDE rating?
Zebadiah Taylor is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess, 1,742 in rapid and 1,688 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Zebadiah Taylor played?
Our database contains 30 games by Zebadiah Taylor, covering Aug 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zebadiah Taylor?
30 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.