Prepare against Dmitry Zilberstein
IM · United States · World #2,775 classical · FIDE ID 2010739
Our database contains 558 games by Dmitry Zilberstein, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dmitry Zilberstein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitry Zilberstein 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 | 2,347 | 2,418 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 558 | 231 | 127 | 200 | 41.4% |
| As White | 278 | 124 | 62 | 92 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 280 | 107 | 65 | 108 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitry Zilberstein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitry Zilberstein's side.
First moves as White (278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 226 | 81.3% | 56.6% |
| e4 | 42 | 15.1% | 54.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.5% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Zilberstein usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Zilberstein usually continues c4 (56.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Zilberstein usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Zilberstein usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Zilberstein usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zilberstein usually continues Qe2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 47 | 40.2% | 46.8% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 19.7% | 69.6% |
| c5 | 17 | 14.5% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 14 | 12.0% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 57.7% | 39.2% |
| d5 | 22 | 21.2% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 16 | 15.4% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.9% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Dmitry Zilberstein's chess games
All 558 games by Dmitry Zilberstein 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: 231 wins, 127 draws, 200 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 37 | 23/3/11 | 62.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| D98 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 7/9/2 | 38.9% |
| E06 | Catalan | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Indian Defense | 30 | 5/7/18 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 22 | 11/8/3 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Alexander Stripunsky | 2,649 | Western States Open | D12 |
| Jan 1997 | Pavel Blatny | 2,600 | National Open | E60 |
| Nov 2004 | Alexander Ivanov | 2,582 | ch-USA | C78 |
| Jul 2007 | Alexander Baburin | 2,559 | 2nd Imre Konig Memorial | D31 |
| Jan 2011 | Dejan Bojkov | 2,544 | Berkeley Open | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 207 | 104.5 | 2,213 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 35 | 19 | 2,268 |
| USA tt | 2012 | 24 | 9.5 | 2,304 |
| ch-USA U18 | 1999 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,373 |
| Reno Far West Open | 2007 | 14 | 8 | 2,379 |
| Western States Open | 2004 | 12 | 7 | 2,385 |
| Wch U14 | 1993 | 11 | 6 | 2,121 |
| 96th US Open | 1995 | 11 | 7 | 2,367 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitry Zilberstein's chess games?
558 games by Dmitry Zilberstein, 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 Dmitry Zilberstein has played.
What does Dmitry Zilberstein play on the first move as White?
Across 278 games with White in our database, Dmitry Zilberstein opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitry Zilberstein answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Dmitry Zilberstein play as White?
As White, Dmitry Zilberstein's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (37 games, 62.2% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 278 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitry Zilberstein play as Black?
As Black, Dmitry Zilberstein most often plays: Indian Defense (30 games, 16.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (22 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 56.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 280 games.
What is Dmitry Zilberstein's FIDE rating?
Dmitry Zilberstein is currently rated 2,347 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,418 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Dmitry Zilberstein played?
Our database contains 558 games by Dmitry Zilberstein, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 231 wins, 127 draws, 200 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitry Zilberstein?
558 games by Dmitry Zilberstein 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.