Prepare against Gaston Zaidman
Argentina · World #23,570 classical · FIDE ID 154466
When preparing against Gaston Zaidman, expect 1.c4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 75 games by Gaston Zaidman, covering Aug 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Gaston Zaidman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gaston Zaidman 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 | 2,029 | 2,039 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,025 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 1,992 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 33 | 17 | 25 | 44.0% |
| As White | 38 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gaston Zaidman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gaston Zaidman's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 35 | 92.1% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 92% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Zaidman usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Zaidman usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Zaidman usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zaidman usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zaidman usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zaidman usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 57.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Gaston Zaidman's chess games
All 75 games by Gaston Zaidman in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Oct 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, 17 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Martin Petrov | 2,538 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A35 |
| Sep 2020 | Marcelo Playa | 2,376 | Arcelor Mittal Open | E01 |
| Aug 2025 | Raem Sherman | 2,350 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | D34 |
| Aug 2025 | Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard | 2,281 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A18 |
| Aug 2025 | Adam Collins | 2,221 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,311 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,863 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,183 |
| Arcelor Mittal Open | 2020 | 10 | 7 | 2,217 |
| ch-ARG Amateur | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,102 |
| ch-ARG sf | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,976 |
| 2° ITR STANDARD SUB. 2400 CIUDAD DE LA BANDA - $ 1.000.000 EN PREMIOS | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,117 |
| 4th Buenos Aires Guimard Memorial | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,941 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gaston Zaidman's chess games?
75 games by Gaston Zaidman, from Aug 2015 to Oct 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 Gaston Zaidman has played.
What does Gaston Zaidman play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Gaston Zaidman opens with 1.c4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gaston Zaidman answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gaston Zaidman play as White?
As White, Gaston Zaidman's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gaston Zaidman play as Black?
As Black, Gaston Zaidman most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (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 37 games.
What is Gaston Zaidman's FIDE rating?
Gaston Zaidman is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Gaston Zaidman played?
Our database contains 75 games by Gaston Zaidman, covering Aug 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 17 draws, 25 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gaston Zaidman?
75 games by Gaston Zaidman 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.