Prepare against Italo German Zapata Romero
CM · Peru · World #25,150 classical · FIDE ID 3842517
Our database contains 294 games by Italo German Zapata Romero, covering Mar 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Italo German Zapata Romero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Italo German Zapata Romero 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 | 2,017 | 2,049 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 1,915 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,997 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 294 | 108 | 12 | 174 | 36.7% |
| As White | 148 | 56 | 4 | 88 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 146 | 52 | 8 | 86 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Italo German Zapata Romero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Italo German Zapata Romero's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 51.4% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 22.3% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 32 | 21.6% | 42.2% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Romero usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Romero usually continues c4 (23.1% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Romero usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Romero usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Romero usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Romero usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 89.4% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 81.6% | 42.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.2% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.2% | 75.0% |
Italo German Zapata Romero's chess games
All 294 games by Italo German Zapata Romero in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - 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: 108 wins, 12 draws, 174 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 1/0/11 | 8.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/0/15 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 21 | 6/2/13 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | E94 |
| Oct 2024 | M ECU Medina | 2,368 | Titled Tue Late | D33 |
| Jul 2025 | J Ady | 2,355 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Oct 2024 | Jonathan Yedidia | 2,345 | Titled Tue Late | C41 |
| Mar 2025 | Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev | 2,343 | Titled Tue Late | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 246 | 86.5 | 2,031 |
| ch-South America | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,858 |
| 12th ch-Pan American School U17 | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,956 |
| 9th ch-Iberoamerican | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,753 |
| 2nd ch-South America | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,914 |
| ch-PER | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,866 |
| ch-Pan American U12 | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,425 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Italo German Zapata Romero's chess games?
294 games by Italo German Zapata Romero, from Mar 2019 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 Italo German Zapata Romero has played.
What does Italo German Zapata Romero play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Italo German Zapata Romero opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Italo German Zapata Romero answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Italo German Zapata Romero play as White?
As White, Italo German Zapata Romero's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (12 games, 8.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Italo German Zapata Romero play as Black?
As Black, Italo German Zapata Romero most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Italo German Zapata Romero's FIDE rating?
Italo German Zapata Romero is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Italo German Zapata Romero played?
Our database contains 294 games by Italo German Zapata Romero, covering Mar 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 12 draws, 174 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Italo German Zapata Romero?
294 games by Italo German Zapata Romero 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.