Prepare against Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez
Colombia · World #79,816 classical · FIDE ID 144417560
When preparing against Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 52.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 68 games by Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez 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 | 1,790 | 1,790 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 2,003 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,888 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 31 | 9 | 28 | 45.6% |
| As White | 34 | 17 | 3 | 14 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 100.0% | 54.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Bf4 (72.2% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez's chess games
All 68 games by Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - Aug 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: 31 wins, 9 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Agustin Nieto Medina | 2,074 | Zonales Ascun | Absoluto Clasico | A08 |
| Mar 2024 | Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo | 2,008 | ch-COL sf | A80 |
| Mar 2024 | Schmidt Marin Florez | 1,909 | ch-COL sf | D02 |
| Jun 2024 | Sebastian Rodriguez Valencia | 1,890 | Pereira Grajales Memorial | A47 |
| Aug 2023 | Yesid Suaza | 1,836 | Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,895 |
| Pereira Cosecha Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,665 |
| Pereira Grajales Memorial | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 1,860 |
| Circuito de ajedrez de Risaralda | Equipos | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 1,958 |
| Circuito de ajedrez de Risaralda | Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,834 |
| Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,730 |
| 2nd Pereira GP Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,678 |
| Zonales Ascun Cajica | Absoluto Rápido | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,647 |
Interactive opening tree from all 68 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez's chess games?
68 games by Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez, from Jan 2023 to Aug 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 Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez has played.
What does Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez play as White?
As White, Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: London System (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,790 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez played?
Our database contains 68 games by Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 9 draws, 28 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez?
68 games by Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez 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.