Viachaslau Zarubitski vs Maksim Tsaruk
IM Viachaslau Zarubitski (2396) · GM Maksim Tsaruk (2488)
Viachaslau Zarubitski and Maksim Tsaruk have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2018 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Zarubitski leads 5 wins to 3, with 8 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zarubitski | Draws | Tsaruk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zarubitski with White | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Tsaruk with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zarubitski | Draws | Tsaruk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zarubitski | Draws | Tsaruk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Maksim Tsaruk | 1-0 | Colle System | ch-BLR 92nd |
| Feb 2025 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Maksim Tsaruk | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | Bronstein Memorial |
| Jan 2025 | Maksim Tsaruk | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 91st ch-BLR |
| Feb 2024 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Maksim Tsaruk | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Minsk Bronstein 100 Memorial Open |
| Jan 2024 | Maksim Tsaruk | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-BLR 90th |
| Jan 2023 | Maksim Tsaruk | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1-0 | Sicilian | 21st Orsha Open A |
| Jan 2023 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Maksim Tsaruk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | ch-BLR |
| Apr 2022 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Maksim Tsaruk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-BLR U20 |
| Jan 2022 | Maksim Tsaruk | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | ch-BLR 88th |
| Dec 2021 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Maksim Tsaruk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-BLR 1st League |
| Apr 2021 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Maksim Tsaruk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-BLR U20 |
| Oct 2020 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Maksim Tsaruk | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-BLR 84th |
| Mar 2020 | Maksim Tsaruk | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 0-1 | French Defense | ch-BLR U20 |
| Jan 2020 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Maksim Tsaruk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-BLR B |
| May 2019 | Maksim Tsaruk | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 0-1 | Philidor | ch-BLR U20 |
| May 2018 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Maksim Tsaruk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-BLR U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Viachaslau Zarubitski and Maksim Tsaruk?
In 16 recorded games, Viachaslau Zarubitski has 5 wins, Maksim Tsaruk has 3 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Viachaslau Zarubitski and Maksim Tsaruk played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from May 2018 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Viachaslau Zarubitski and Maksim Tsaruk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.