Prepare against Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara
CHL · World #82,493 classical · FIDE ID 3423433
When preparing against Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 76 games by Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara 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 | 1,781 | 1,838 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,864 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,801 | 1,819 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 21 | 30 | 25 | 27.6% |
| As White | 39 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 37 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 61.5% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 30.8% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Lara usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lara usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Lara usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lara usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Lara usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Lara usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 48.3% | 39.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 24.1% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.3% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara's chess games
All 76 games by Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 21 wins, 30 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Jorge Guajardo Martinez | 1,983 | Talca Bobby Fischer | E91 |
| Dec 2016 | Lesly Viviane Montufar Berrios | 1,963 | ch-South America U16 Girls 13th | A48 |
| Jul 2018 | Trilce Cosme Contreras | 1,937 | ch-Pan American U18 Girls | E61 |
| Dec 2016 | Guadalupe Encina | 1,882 | ch-South America U16 Girls 13th | D00 |
| Feb 2020 | Francisca Valenti Sanchez Tobar | 1,757 | ch-CHI w | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHI w | 2020 | 20 | 8.5 | 1,709 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,650 |
| Talca Bobby Fischer | 2019 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,971 |
| Campeonato Nacional de Ajedrez Femenino - Chile 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,745 |
| ch-Pan American U16 Girls | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,519 |
| ch-Pan American U18 Girls | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,739 |
| ch-South America U16 Girls 13th | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,816 |
| Santiago w Open | 2018 | 2 | 2 | 1,656 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara's chess games?
76 games by Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara, from Aug 2015 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 Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara has played.
What does Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara play as White?
As White, Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara play as Black?
As Black, Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara's FIDE rating?
Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara is currently rated 1,781 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,801 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,838 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara played?
Our database contains 76 games by Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 30 draws, 25 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara?
76 games by Catalina Paz Zuniga Lara 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.