Prepare against Zhina Paktinat
IRN · World #52,339 classical · FIDE ID 12572667
Our database contains 51 games by Zhina Paktinat, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zhina Paktinat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhina Paktinat 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 | 1,884 | 2,020 | Oct 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,919 | 1,919 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,838 | 1,860 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 29.4% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhina Paktinat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhina Paktinat's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 76.0% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Paktinat usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Paktinat usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Paktinat usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Paktinat usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Paktinat usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
Zhina Paktinat's chess games
All 51 games by Zhina Paktinat in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 15 wins, 20 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Zsuzsanna Terbe | 2,122 | Antwerp World Uni Blitz Open w | B22 |
| Sep 2022 | Elise Tomasi | 2,003 | Antwerp World Uni Open w | D79 |
| Nov 2017 | Seyede Setare Sebt Rasoul | 1,931 | ch-IRI w | C07 |
| Sep 2022 | Stella Sankova | 1,869 | Antwerp World Uni Blitz Open w | B27 |
| Nov 2017 | Teni Khachatourians | 1,806 | ch-IRI w | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI w | 2022 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,912 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 1,609 |
| Antwerp World Uni Open w | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,972 |
| Antwerp World Uni Blitz Open w | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,966 |
| ch-Asian Schools 12th U13 Girls | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,848 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2020 | 1 | 1 | 1,867 |
| Gilan Friendship Cup | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,711 |
| Arak Open w | 2017 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhina Paktinat's chess games?
51 games by Zhina Paktinat, from May 2013 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 Zhina Paktinat has played.
What does Zhina Paktinat play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Zhina Paktinat opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhina Paktinat answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Zhina Paktinat play as White?
As White, Zhina Paktinat's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhina Paktinat play as Black?
As Black, Zhina Paktinat most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Zhina Paktinat's FIDE rating?
Zhina Paktinat is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess, 1,919 in rapid and 1,838 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Zhina Paktinat played?
Our database contains 51 games by Zhina Paktinat, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 20 draws, 16 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhina Paktinat?
51 games by Zhina Paktinat 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.