Prepare against Zubin Baliga
United States · World #25,514 classical · FIDE ID 30937701
Our database contains 80 games by Zubin Baliga, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zubin Baliga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zubin Baliga 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 | 2,015 | 2,076 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,028 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 2,009 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 17 | 15 | 48 | 21.3% |
| As White | 40 | 10 | 9 | 21 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 17.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zubin Baliga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zubin Baliga's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 100.0% | 36.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Baliga usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Baliga usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Baliga usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 29.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Zubin Baliga's chess games
All 80 games by Zubin Baliga in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 17 wins, 15 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Daniel Schlecht | 2,371 | Titled Tue Early | C54 |
| Dec 2024 | Anatoliy Emeliantsev | 2,359 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Jul 2023 | Tamas-Kristof Balla | 2,303 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Jan 2025 | M Ezat | 2,299 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Jan 2025 | Ra Hernandez | 2,266 | Titled Tue Early | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 52 | 17 | 2,062 |
| Kasparov CF University Cup | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,088 |
| Charlotte Open | 2026 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,954 |
| Charlotte Carolinas Open | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,989 |
| Charlotte Spring Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,831 |
| Carolinas Classic 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,733 |
| Naroditsky Mem Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,116 |
| Charlotte Fall Open | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,301 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zubin Baliga's chess games?
80 games by Zubin Baliga, from Jul 2018 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 Zubin Baliga has played.
What does Zubin Baliga play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Zubin Baliga opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zubin Baliga answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Zubin Baliga play as White?
As White, Zubin Baliga's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zubin Baliga play as Black?
As Black, Zubin Baliga most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Zubin Baliga's FIDE rating?
Zubin Baliga is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (May 2026).
How many games has Zubin Baliga played?
Our database contains 80 games by Zubin Baliga, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 15 draws, 48 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zubin Baliga?
80 games by Zubin Baliga 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.