Prepare against Yuri Zhizmer
IM · Israel · World #5,524 classical · FIDE ID 14108852
Our database contains 1,145 games by Yuri Zhizmer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yuri Zhizmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuri Zhizmer 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 | 2,260 | 2,419 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,284 | 2,331 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,396 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,145 | 557 | 154 | 434 | 48.6% |
| As White | 565 | 302 | 71 | 192 | 53.5% |
| As Black | 580 | 255 | 83 | 242 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuri Zhizmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuri Zhizmer's side.
First moves as White (564 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 173 | 30.7% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 167 | 29.6% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 100 | 17.7% | 63.0% |
| h3 | 41 | 7.3% | 67.1% |
| c4 | 19 | 3.4% | 76.3% |
| b3 | 14 | 2.5% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Zhizmer usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Zhizmer usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Zhizmer usually continues d4 (91.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Zhizmer usually continues Nf3 (46.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Zhizmer usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Zhizmer usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 57 | 21.8% | 40.4% |
| d5 | 54 | 20.7% | 45.4% |
| a6 | 45 | 17.2% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 34 | 13.0% | 36.8% |
| h6 | 23 | 8.8% | 67.4% |
| e5 | 11 | 4.2% | 72.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 89 | 43.8% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 34 | 16.7% | 57.4% |
| a6 | 25 | 12.3% | 64.0% |
| d6 | 19 | 9.4% | 60.5% |
| h6 | 14 | 6.9% | 71.4% |
| c6 | 10 | 4.9% | 45.0% |
Yuri Zhizmer's chess games
All 1,145 games by Yuri Zhizmer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 557 wins, 154 draws, 434 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 61 | 33/6/22 | 54.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 42 | 24/6/12 | 57.1% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 41 | 26/3/12 | 63.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 38 | 9/4/25 | 23.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 36 | 21/3/12 | 58.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 9/0/8 | 52.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 60 | 32/7/21 | 53.3% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 48 | 27/4/17 | 56.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 43 | 14/10/19 | 32.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 40 | 11/6/23 | 27.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 35 | 11/8/16 | 31.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 34 | 15/7/12 | 44.1% |
| B00 | Carr Defense | 23 | 15/1/7 | 65.2% |
| A10 | English Opening | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Arena 2nd Jan | A48 |
| Dec 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Apr 2024 | Anish Giri | 2,745 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Mar 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,658 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Dec 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,624 | Titled Tue Late | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 801 | 449 | 2,335 |
| ch-Kiev | 2009 | 54 | 31.5 | 2,309 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 29 | 15.5 | 2,492 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 23 | 9 | 2,222 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 12 | 2,357 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2024 | 14 | 7 | 2,045 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,198 |
| Kiev Independence Cup Open | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuri Zhizmer's chess games?
1,145 games by Yuri Zhizmer, from Apr 2003 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 Yuri Zhizmer has played.
What does Yuri Zhizmer play on the first move as White?
Across 564 games with White in our database, Yuri Zhizmer opens with 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuri Zhizmer answers 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...a6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...a6 (12% of games).
What openings does Yuri Zhizmer play as White?
As White, Yuri Zhizmer's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (61 games, 54.1% win rate); Réti Opening (42 games, 57.1% win rate); Clemenz Opening (41 games, 63.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 565 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuri Zhizmer play as Black?
As Black, Yuri Zhizmer most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (60 games, 53.3% win rate); St. George Defense (48 games, 56.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (43 games, 32.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 580 games.
What is Yuri Zhizmer's FIDE rating?
Yuri Zhizmer is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,284 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,419 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Yuri Zhizmer played?
Our database contains 1,145 games by Yuri Zhizmer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 557 wins, 154 draws, 434 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuri Zhizmer?
1,145 games by Yuri Zhizmer 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.