Prepare against Gabriel Cruz Zapata
Colombia · World #97,298 classical · FIDE ID 144433310
When preparing against Gabriel Cruz Zapata, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Gabriel Cruz Zapata, covering Mar 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Gabriel Cruz Zapata's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriel Cruz Zapata 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 | 1,740 | 1,740 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,916 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,835 | 1,835 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 38.9% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 215 rated games against 174 different opponents, across 28 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 66 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 34.8% | 1,721 | 1,638 | 4 |
| Rapid | 70 | 34 | 11 | 25 | 48.6% | 1,848 | 1,861 | 9 |
| Blitz | 70 | 34 | 5 | 31 | 48.6% | 1,817 | 1,750 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 129 | 40 | 25 | 64 | 31.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 35 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 54.3% |
Wins over titled players: 7 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45 | 22 | 9 | 14 | 1,839 | 1,878 |
| 2025 | 101 | 44 | 18 | 39 | 1,836 | 1,798 |
| 2024 | 69 | 30 | 12 | 27 | 1,690 | 1,594 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriel Cruz Zapata's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriel Cruz Zapata's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 83.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Zapata usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zapata usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Zapata usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zapata usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zapata usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Gabriel Cruz Zapata's chess games
All 36 games by Gabriel Cruz Zapata in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2024 - Nov 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Isabelle Yixuan Ning | 2,023 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | B50 |
| Aug 2025 | Kael Samuel Bisnath | 2,022 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | B27 |
| Dec 2025 | Manuel Josue Veira Taquez | 1,910 | XXI Festival Sudamericano de la Juventud 2025 | Rápido Sub-16 Abs | B30 |
| Dec 2025 | Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia | 1,903 | XXI Festival Sudamericano de la Juventud 2025 | Rápido Sub-16 Abs | A13 |
| Dec 2025 | Jonathan David Camacho Galindo | 1,903 | XXI Festival Sudamericano de la Juventud 2025 | Rápido Sub-16 Abs | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1,937 |
| XXI Festival Sudamericano de la Juventud 2025 | Rápido Sub-16 Abs | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,000 |
| Barranquilla Carnaval Cup | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,250 |
| ch-COL U14 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,773 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O16 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,831 |
| XXI Festival Sudamericano de la Juventud 2025 | Clásico Sub-16 Abs | 2025 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,922 |
| Nacional por Equipos PreJuegos Nacionales 2027 | Absoluto Clásico | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,722 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriel Cruz Zapata's chess games?
36 games by Gabriel Cruz Zapata, from Mar 2024 to Nov 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 Gabriel Cruz Zapata has played.
What does Gabriel Cruz Zapata play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Gabriel Cruz Zapata opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriel Cruz Zapata answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gabriel Cruz Zapata play as White?
As White, Gabriel Cruz Zapata's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriel Cruz Zapata play as Black?
As Black, Gabriel Cruz Zapata most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Gabriel Cruz Zapata's FIDE rating?
Gabriel Cruz Zapata is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 1,835 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,740 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Gabriel Cruz Zapata played?
Our database contains 36 games by Gabriel Cruz Zapata, covering Mar 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriel Cruz Zapata?
36 games by Gabriel Cruz Zapata 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.