Prepare against Alexandre Zaza
CHE · World #32,218 classical · FIDE ID 1326333
Our database contains 47 games by Alexandre Zaza, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandre Zaza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandre Zaza 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 | 1,973 | 2,025 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,959 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 13 | 9 | 25 | 27.7% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandre Zaza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandre Zaza's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 39.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Zaza usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Zaza usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zaza usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 26.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 87.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Alexandre Zaza's chess games
All 47 games by Alexandre Zaza in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 13 wins, 9 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Jean-Paul Moret | 1,977 | 6th Monthey Open | C13 |
| Jul 2014 | Mircea Gherghel-Butan | 1,751 | ch-SUI U12 | B13 |
| Jul 2016 | Max Hurlimann | 1,727 | ch-SUI U14 | B70 |
| Jun 2013 | Lukas Meier | 1,722 | ch-SUI U12 | B71 |
| Jul 2016 | Sinan Deveci | 1,688 | ch-SUI U14 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUI U12 | 2014 | 14 | 7 | 1,635 |
| 26th ch-EU U14 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,826 |
| ch-EU Union U13 12th | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 1,363 |
| ch-SUI U10 | 2011 | 7 | 1 | 1,222 |
| ch-SUI U14 | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,663 |
| 3rd Monthey Open | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,360 |
| 6th Monthey Open | 2015 | 1 | 1 | 2,377 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandre Zaza's chess games?
47 games by Alexandre Zaza, from Nov 2012 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 Alexandre Zaza has played.
What does Alexandre Zaza play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Alexandre Zaza opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandre Zaza answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Alexandre Zaza play as White?
As White, Alexandre Zaza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandre Zaza play as Black?
As Black, Alexandre Zaza most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Alexandre Zaza's FIDE rating?
Alexandre Zaza is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Alexandre Zaza played?
Our database contains 47 games by Alexandre Zaza, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 25 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandre Zaza?
47 games by Alexandre Zaza 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.