Prepare against Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata
Colombia · World #56,394 classical · FIDE ID 4420594
When preparing against Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata, covering Jan 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hernando de Jesus Suarez 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 | 1,869 | 1,924 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,941 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,821 | 1,944 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 22 | 4 | 13 | 56.4% |
| As White | 19 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 68.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 45.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 262 rated games against 219 different opponents, across 32 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 | 112 | 54 | 17 | 41 | 48.2% | 1,845 | 1,866 | 7 |
| Rapid | 42 | 27 | 2 | 13 | 64.3% | 1,777 | 1,852 | 5 |
| Blitz | 99 | 51 | 7 | 41 | 51.5% | 1,806 | 1,786 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 74 | 14 | 8 | 52 | 18.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 133 | 84 | 13 | 36 | 63.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 1 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 2 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 | 26 | 6 | 15 | 1,830 | 1,852 |
| 2025 | 67 | 36 | 4 | 27 | 1,749 | 1,800 |
| 2024 | 32 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 1,853 | 1,879 |
| 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1,535 | 1,685 |
| 2022 | 39 | 23 | 1 | 15 | 1,764 | 1,778 |
| 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1,916 | 2,016 |
| 2018 | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 1,906 | 1,846 |
| 2014 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2,063 | 1,963 |
| 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2,083 | 1,969 |
| 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1,930 | 1,930 |
| 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1,984 | 1,824 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 68.4% | 76.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 31.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 76.9% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Zapata usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Zapata usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Zapata usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Zapata usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Zapata usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Zapata usually continues dxc5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata's chess games
All 39 games by Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 22 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Alex Kostov | 2,113 | Medellin Cuartas Memorial | C77 |
| Aug 2011 | Edgar Andres Pinzon | 2,046 | Medellin Cuartas Memorial | B01 |
| Aug 2026 | Mauricio Enciso Mona | 1,991 | XXXIII IRT Internacional Feria de las Flores 2026 | Sub-1999 | C53 |
| Mar 2024 | Simon Perez Tangarife | 1,847 | ch-COL sf | B20 |
| Jun 2018 | Santiago Lopez Rayo | 1,727 | COL pre olympic sf3 | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL pre olympic sf3 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,849 |
| Medellin de La Raza U2000 Open | 2023 | 5 | 5 | 1,942 |
| 1st Sabaneta Open B | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,825 |
| Medellin Cuartas Memorial | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 2,102 |
| Medellin Americas Open | 2009 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,746 |
| Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,853 |
| XXXIII IRT Internacional Feria de las Flores 2026 | Sub-1999 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,971 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata's chess games?
39 games by Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata, from Jan 2011 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 Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata has played.
What does Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata play as White?
As White, Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata play as Black?
As Black, Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata most often plays: Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata's FIDE rating?
Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,821 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,924 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata played?
Our database contains 39 games by Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata, covering Jan 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses (56.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hernando de Jesus Suarez Zapata?
39 games by Hernando de Jesus Suarez 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.