Prepare against Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez
FM · Venezuela · World #9,970 classical · FIDE ID 3902919
When preparing against Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 256 games by Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez 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 | 2,170 | 2,294 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,242 | 2,288 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,178 | 2,268 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 256 | 94 | 50 | 112 | 36.7% |
| As White | 126 | 48 | 24 | 54 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 130 | 46 | 26 | 58 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 68.3% | 45.3% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 19.0% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 14 | 11.1% | 57.1% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues Nc3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 23.2% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 10 | 17.9% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 12.5% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.9% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 48.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 39.5% | 14.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez's chess games
All 256 games by Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 94 wins, 50 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,665 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Sep 2024 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,582 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Sep 2024 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,536 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Sep 2024 | Gregory Kaidanov | 2,534 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| Apr 2018 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,520 | Titled Tue | B87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 127 | 47 | 2,155 |
| ch-VEN | 2015 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,180 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 2,019 |
| Valencia Carabobeno | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 2,354 |
| Valencia Renovando Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,316 |
| Caracas Jovenes | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,234 |
| ch-VEN Expertos y Maestros | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,269 |
| Valencia Martis Cup 1st | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 2,177 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez's chess games?
256 games by Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez, from Apr 2013 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 Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez has played.
What does Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez answers 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez play as White?
As White, Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez's FIDE rating?
Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess, 2,242 in rapid and 2,178 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez played?
Our database contains 256 games by Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 50 draws, 112 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez?
256 games by Alexander Zambrano Rodriguez 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.