Prepare against Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala
Venezuela · World #115,307 classical · FIDE ID 3986594
When preparing against Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala, covering Mar 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala 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 | 1,687 | 1,690 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,802 | 1,802 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,746 | 1,746 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 21 | 5 | 14 | 51.2% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 55.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 245 rated games against 168 different opponents, across 38 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 101 | 51 | 16 | 34 | 50.5% | 1,540 | 1,546 | 7 |
| Rapid | 77 | 49 | 8 | 20 | 63.6% | 1,551 | 1,638 | 6 |
| Blitz | 45 | 27 | 4 | 14 | 60.0% | 1,583 | 1,683 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 61 | 17 | 10 | 34 | 27.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 88 | 53 | 15 | 20 | 60.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 34 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 55 | 29 | 7 | 19 | 1,674 | 1,711 |
| 2025 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1,734 | 1,779 |
| 2024 | 49 | 31 | 6 | 12 | 1,600 | 1,689 |
| 2023 | 48 | 27 | 7 | 14 | 1,396 | 1,463 |
| 2022 | 54 | 32 | 4 | 18 | 1,503 | 1,542 |
| 2021 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 1,674 | 1,446 |
Where Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala has played
Venezuela (36) · Colombia (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 23 | 100.0% | 58.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 58.7% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Zavala usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Zavala usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Zavala usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala's chess games
All 41 games by Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2022 - Oct 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: 21 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera | 1,986 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 8vo | A22 |
| Aug 2026 | Juan Manuel Garcia Diaz | 1,948 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 8vo | B21 |
| Jun 2026 | Jorge Hernan Lopez Ramirez | 1,887 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 6to | A20 |
| Jun 2026 | Edinson Bohorquez Piraquive | 1,817 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 6to | A31 |
| Jun 2026 | Francisco Javier Ramirez Beltran | 1,809 | IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido Bobby Fischer | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 9no | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,835 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido Bobby Fischer | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,890 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 7mo | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,917 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Aficionados Sub 1800 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,889 |
| IRT Rapido KALLPA Vladimir Kramnik | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,818 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 8vo | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,869 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 6to | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,952 |
| IRT Rapido LUDIKA KALLPA Garry Kasparov | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala's chess games?
41 games by Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala, from Mar 2022 to Oct 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 Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala has played.
What does Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala play as White?
As White, Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 77.8% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala play as Black?
As Black, Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala's FIDE rating?
Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala is currently rated 1,687 in classical chess, 1,802 in rapid and 1,746 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,690 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala played?
Our database contains 41 games by Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala, covering Mar 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses (51.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala?
41 games by Alexandra Valentina Salazar Zavala 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.