Prepare against Cristian Zarate
Argentina · World #15,639 classical · FIDE ID 20005440
When preparing against Cristian Zarate, expect 1.c4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 73 games by Cristian Zarate, covering Jan 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Cristian Zarate's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristian Zarate 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 | 2,100 | 2,108 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,088 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,010 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 30 | 14 | 29 | 41.1% |
| As White | 34 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 39 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristian Zarate's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristian Zarate's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 32 | 94.1% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 94% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Zarate usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zarate usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Zarate usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zarate usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zarate usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Cristian Zarate's chess games
All 73 games by Cristian Zarate in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - 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: 30 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | English Opening | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D23 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Arturo Eduardo Caceres Benitez | 2,328 | 3rd BA Chess Masters | A20 |
| Jul 2025 | Gustavo Mahia | 2,321 | 3rd BA Chess Masters | A20 |
| Jan 2020 | Gabriel Wald | 2,018 | Moron Luis Bronstein Memorial 7th | E61 |
| Sep 2026 | Facundo Pucill | 1,991 | 🏆 III ABIERTO INTERNACIONAL MASTERS CIUDAD DE TIGRE - | A10 |
| Sep 2026 | Eusebio Conlazo | 1,941 | 🏆 III ABIERTO INTERNACIONAL MASTERS CIUDAD DE TIGRE - | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73rd Villa Ballester Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,054 |
| 🏆 III ABIERTO INTERNACIONAL MASTERS CIUDAD DE TIGRE - | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,016 |
| 3rd BA Chess Masters | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,221 |
| Vicente Lopez ProAm 100 Years Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 2,074 |
| Buenos Aires Tigre Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,880 |
| ch-ARG 96th | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 2,005 |
| Villa Ballester Open | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,925 |
| Pergamino Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,874 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian Zarate's chess games?
73 games by Cristian Zarate, from Jan 2022 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 Cristian Zarate has played.
What does Cristian Zarate play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Cristian Zarate opens with 1.c4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian Zarate answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Cristian Zarate play as White?
As White, Cristian Zarate's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristian Zarate play as Black?
As Black, Cristian Zarate most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Cristian Zarate's FIDE rating?
Cristian Zarate is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Cristian Zarate played?
Our database contains 73 games by Cristian Zarate, covering Jan 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian Zarate?
73 games by Cristian Zarate 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.