Prepare against Cristian Zarate
Argentina · World #15,081 classical · FIDE ID 20005440
Our database contains 63 games by Cristian Zarate, covering Jan 2022 to Jul 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 | 2,105 | 2,108 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,060 | 2,060 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 2,010 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 24 | 14 | 25 | 38.1% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 38.2% |
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 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 28 | 96.6% | 44.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 97% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Zarate usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zarate usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Zarate usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Zarate usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Cristian Zarate's chess games
All 63 games by Cristian Zarate in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - 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: 24 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | English Opening | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D23 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| 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 | G Mahia | 2,321 | 3rd BA Chess Masters | A20 |
| Jan 2020 | Gabriel Wald | 2,018 | Moron Luis Bronstein Memorial 7th | E61 |
| Jan 2020 | Alberto Navarro | 1,934 | Moron Luis Bronstein Memorial 7th | A25 |
| Jan 2020 | Marcelo Raffin | 1,923 | Moron Luis Bronstein Memorial 7th | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73rd Villa Ballester Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,054 |
| 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 |
| Moron Luis Bronstein Memorial 7th | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 2,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian Zarate's chess games?
63 games by Cristian Zarate, from Jan 2022 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 Cristian Zarate has played.
What does Cristian Zarate play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Cristian Zarate opens with 1.c4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian Zarate answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Cristian Zarate play as White?
As White, Cristian Zarate's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 85.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 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 (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Cristian Zarate's FIDE rating?
Cristian Zarate is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,060 in rapid and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Cristian Zarate played?
Our database contains 63 games by Cristian Zarate, covering Jan 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian Zarate?
63 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.