Prepare against Anna Zhurova
WFM · FIDE · World #5,807 classical · FIDE ID 54113075
Our database contains 570 games by Anna Zhurova, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anna Zhurova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anna Zhurova 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 | 2,253 | 2,350 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,253 | 2,253 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,175 | 2,220 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 570 | 244 | 131 | 195 | 42.8% |
| As White | 286 | 126 | 67 | 93 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 284 | 118 | 64 | 102 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anna Zhurova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anna Zhurova's side.
First moves as White (286 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 284 | 99.3% | 55.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zhurova usually continues Nf3 (58.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Zhurova usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Zhurova usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zhurova usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 57.1% | 59.9% |
| e6 | 53 | 39.8% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 72.6% | 42.2% |
| d5 | 13 | 12.3% | 65.4% |
| e6 | 9 | 8.5% | 66.7% |
| b5 | 4 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Anna Zhurova's chess games
All 570 games by Anna Zhurova in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 244 wins, 131 draws, 195 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 21/9/11 | 51.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 37 | 17/6/14 | 45.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 15/4/7 | 57.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 6/5/12 | 26.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 4/2/12 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Leandro Krysa | 2,523 | Titled Tue | A34 |
| Jul 2026 | Piorun,K | 2,519 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | B34 |
| Jun 2024 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 2,492 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Feb 2026 | Vahe A. Sukiasyan | 2,448 | Russian Chess Crown A | C02 |
| Oct 2024 | Teodora Injac | 2,424 | 28th ECC w | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 57 | 30.5 | 2,341 |
| 74th ch-RUS HL w | 2025 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,202 |
| ch-RUS Blitz w | 2023 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,027 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 7 | 2,189 |
| Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP w | 2023 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
| ch-RUS Blitz w 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 7 | 2,178 |
| World Girls U20 Blitz | 2025 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,232 |
| Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP w | 2023 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,081 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Maria Pershina (11 games) · Ekaterina Goltseva (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anna Zhurova's chess games?
570 games by Anna Zhurova, from Dec 2014 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 Anna Zhurova has played.
What does Anna Zhurova play on the first move as White?
Across 286 games with White in our database, Anna Zhurova opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anna Zhurova answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Anna Zhurova play as White?
As White, Anna Zhurova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 51.2% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 45.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (26 games, 57.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 286 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anna Zhurova play as Black?
As Black, Anna Zhurova most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 284 games.
What is Anna Zhurova's FIDE rating?
Anna Zhurova is currently rated 2,253 in classical chess, 2,253 in rapid and 2,175 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (May 2025).
How many games has Anna Zhurova played?
Our database contains 570 games by Anna Zhurova, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 244 wins, 131 draws, 195 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anna Zhurova?
570 games by Anna Zhurova 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.