Prepare against Zufar Mullin
FM · Russia · World #123,486 classical · FIDE ID 4173619
When preparing against Zufar Mullin, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Zufar Mullin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zufar Mullin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zufar Mullin 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 | 1,664 | 2,062 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,703 | 1,956 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,576 | 1,956 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 8 | 18 | 29.7% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zufar Mullin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zufar Mullin's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Mullin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Mullin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Mullin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Mullin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Mullin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Mullin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Zufar Mullin's chess games
All 37 games by Zufar Mullin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | I. Zainutdinov | 2,089 | 6th ch-Kazan Region | C41 |
| Aug 2009 | Tatyana V. Shuvatkina | 2,075 | ch-Tatarstan Open | D35 |
| Sep 2012 | Ildar Ryskanov | 1,888 | ch-Tatarstan Open | C45 |
| Sep 2012 | Roman Pirmamedov | 1,806 | ch-Tatarstan Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tatarstan Open | 2012 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,949 |
| ch-Kazan City | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,356 |
| 6th ch-Kazan Region | 2008 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zufar Mullin's chess games?
37 games by Zufar Mullin, from Apr 2003 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 Zufar Mullin has played.
What does Zufar Mullin play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Zufar Mullin opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zufar Mullin answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zufar Mullin play as White?
As White, Zufar Mullin's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zufar Mullin play as Black?
As Black, Zufar Mullin most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Zufar Mullin's FIDE rating?
Zufar Mullin is currently rated 1,664 in classical chess, 1,703 in rapid and 1,576 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Zufar Mullin played?
Our database contains 37 games by Zufar Mullin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zufar Mullin?
37 games by Zufar Mullin 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.