Prepare against Diego Zalazar
Argentina · World #67,924 classical · FIDE ID 139947
When preparing against Diego Zalazar, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%).
Our database contains 69 games by Diego Zalazar, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Diego Zalazar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diego Zalazar 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 | 1,828 | 1,860 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,874 | 1,891 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 1,936 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 33 | 18 | 18 | 47.8% |
| As White | 37 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 46.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diego Zalazar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diego Zalazar's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 100.0% | 60.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Zalazar usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Zalazar usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Zalazar usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 65.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Diego Zalazar's chess games
All 69 games by Diego Zalazar in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 33 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Diego Mariano Belmonte | 2,330 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | E19 |
| Jul 2020 | Claudio Aguerreberry | 2,160 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | D75 |
| Feb 2018 | Hernan Perez | 2,128 | ch-Resistencia Chaqueno | D51 |
| Feb 2018 | Martin Zamora | 1,933 | ch-Resistencia Chaqueno | D30 |
| Jul 2020 | Daniel San Martin | 1,764 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,187 |
| Vicente Lopez ProAm 100 Years Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,677 |
| 1st Las Brenas IRT | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,918 |
| 1st Cerrado Departamento Bermejo | 2015 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,720 |
| ch-Chaqueno | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 2,014 |
| ch-ARG sf | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,696 |
| ch-Resistencia Chaqueno | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| ch-ARG sf U2000/1700/1400 | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,821 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diego Zalazar's chess games?
69 games by Diego Zalazar, from Aug 2013 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 Diego Zalazar has played.
What does Diego Zalazar play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Diego Zalazar opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diego Zalazar answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Diego Zalazar play as White?
As White, Diego Zalazar's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diego Zalazar play as Black?
As Black, Diego Zalazar most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Diego Zalazar's FIDE rating?
Diego Zalazar is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,874 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,860 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Diego Zalazar played?
Our database contains 69 games by Diego Zalazar, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diego Zalazar?
69 games by Diego Zalazar 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.