Prepare against Alfonso Llorente Zaro
IM · Spain · World #1,139 classical · FIDE ID 2254131
When preparing against Alfonso Llorente Zaro, expect 1.e4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 850 games by Alfonso Llorente Zaro, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alfonso Llorente Zaro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alfonso Llorente Zaro 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 | 2,439 | 2,469 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,438 | 2,440 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,485 | 2,485 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 850 | 418 | 210 | 220 | 49.2% |
| As White | 432 | 233 | 101 | 96 | 53.9% |
| As Black | 418 | 185 | 109 | 124 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alfonso Llorente Zaro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alfonso Llorente Zaro's side.
First moves as White (432 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 179 | 41.4% | 64.0% |
| d4 | 84 | 19.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 60 | 13.9% | 64.2% |
| b4 | 54 | 12.5% | 63.0% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 7.4% | 81.3% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 1.6% | 92.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Zaro usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Zaro usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Zaro usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Zaro usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Zaro usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Zaro usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 82 | 38.9% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 41 | 19.4% | 53.7% |
| c5 | 36 | 17.1% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 14 | 6.6% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 4.7% | 65.0% |
| b6 | 8 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 48.1% | 50.8% |
| d6 | 31 | 23.7% | 58.1% |
| b5 | 13 | 9.9% | 69.2% |
| f5 | 9 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.6% | 41.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Alfonso Llorente Zaro's chess games
All 850 games by Alfonso Llorente Zaro in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 418 wins, 210 draws, 220 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 53 | 33/2/18 | 62.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 35 | 16/6/13 | 45.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 11/6/1 | 57.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 34 | 14/12/8 | 41.2% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 33 | 13/8/12 | 39.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 2/11/1 | 14.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Teimour Radjabov | 2,745 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Mar 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Nov 2023 | Vincent Keymer | 2,721 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Nov 2023 | Jaime Santos Latasa | 2,635 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Apr 2023 | Rasmus Svane | 2,621 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 329 | 198 | 2,421 |
| chT-Aragon | 2009 | 30 | 20.5 | 2,377 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2007 | 27 | 21 | 2,436 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2023 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,393 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2003 | 15 | 11 | 2,264 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Titulo | 2023 | 14 | 8 | 2,398 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2005 | 14 | 10 | 2,280 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2001 | 14 | 9.5 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sergio Garza Marco (11 games) · Jesus Baron Rodriguez (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alfonso Llorente Zaro's chess games?
850 games by Alfonso Llorente Zaro, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Alfonso Llorente Zaro has played.
What does Alfonso Llorente Zaro play on the first move as White?
Across 432 games with White in our database, Alfonso Llorente Zaro opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alfonso Llorente Zaro answers 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...b5 (10% of games).
What openings does Alfonso Llorente Zaro play as White?
As White, Alfonso Llorente Zaro's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (53 games, 62.3% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Réti Opening (19 games, 57.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 432 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alfonso Llorente Zaro play as Black?
As Black, Alfonso Llorente Zaro most often plays: Philidor (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 39.4% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 418 games.
What is Alfonso Llorente Zaro's FIDE rating?
Alfonso Llorente Zaro is currently rated 2,439 in classical chess, 2,438 in rapid and 2,485 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,469 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Alfonso Llorente Zaro played?
Our database contains 850 games by Alfonso Llorente Zaro, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 418 wins, 210 draws, 220 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alfonso Llorente Zaro?
850 games by Alfonso Llorente Zaro 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.