Prepare against Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya
FM · Colombia · World #10,968 classical · FIDE ID 4495306
Our database contains 179 games by Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya, covering Dec 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya 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 | 2,155 | 2,160 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,085 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,244 | 2,244 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 86 | 42 | 51 | 48.0% |
| As White | 89 | 47 | 20 | 22 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 90 | 39 | 22 | 29 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 100.0% | 64.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Montoya usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Montoya usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Montoya usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 40.4% | 60.5% |
| c6 | 16 | 34.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 23.4% | 77.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 83.3% |
Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya's chess games
All 179 games by Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2020 - 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: 86 wins, 42 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Yuniesky Quesada Perez | 2,591 | Titled Tue | E41 |
| Apr 2025 | F Ynojosa | 2,402 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | B28 |
| Dec 2025 | Artem Galaktionov | 2,333 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Aug 2023 | Jhon Edison Munoz Galvez | 2,318 | 30th Medellin Flores Open | B90 |
| Oct 2023 | Wilson Guillermo Palencia Morales | 2,307 | Medellin de La Raza Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,311 |
| 31st Juegos Univers Blitz Open | 2024 | 13 | 8 | 2,084 |
| 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open A | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,127 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,142 |
| Medellin de La Raza Open | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,253 |
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,140 |
| 1st Sabaneta Open A | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,327 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya's chess games?
179 games by Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya, from Dec 2020 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 Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya has played.
What does Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya play as White?
As White, Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya play as Black?
As Black, Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya's FIDE rating?
Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya is currently rated 2,155 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 2,244 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya played?
Our database contains 179 games by Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya, covering Dec 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 42 draws, 51 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya?
179 games by Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya 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.