Prepare against Jacobo Zalisnak
Spain · World #14,015 classical · FIDE ID 2290049
Our database contains 141 games by Jacobo Zalisnak, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jacobo Zalisnak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacobo Zalisnak 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 | 2,116 | 2,136 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 81 | 29 | 31 | 57.4% |
| As White | 68 | 41 | 15 | 12 | 60.3% |
| As Black | 73 | 40 | 14 | 19 | 54.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacobo Zalisnak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacobo Zalisnak's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 35 | 51.5% | 78.6% |
| e4 | 15 | 22.1% | 73.3% |
| e3 | 11 | 16.2% | 36.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.4% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.4% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 51% of White games, 78.6% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Zalisnak usually continues Bb2 (84.6% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Zalisnak usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Zalisnak usually continues Bb2 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 73.3% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Zalisnak usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Zalisnak usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zalisnak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 64.9% | 62.5% |
| a6 | 12 | 32.4% | 70.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 60.9% | 71.4% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 30.4% | 35.7% |
| b5 | 2 | 8.7% | 100.0% |
Jacobo Zalisnak's chess games
All 141 games by Jacobo Zalisnak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Aug 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: 81 wins, 29 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 35 | 25/5/5 | 71.4% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| B85 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | St. George Defense | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Cristian Sanhueza | 2,317 | Timbues Open | A01 |
| Jan 1992 | Daniel Gomez | 2,205 | Buenos Aires GP I | A30 |
| Dec 2019 | Martin Madina Yadarola | 2,172 | ch-ARG SF Amateur SF 20 | A01 |
| Jul 2026 | Marisa Zuriel | 2,148 | Campeonato Superior Entrerriano "Copa Colón" 2026 | A04 |
| Jan 2009 | Maria Florencia Fernandez | 2,116 | 2nd Concordia Salto Grande | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG U18 | 1994 | 24 | 11 | 2,151 |
| Las Canas Open | 2023 | 10 | 9 | 2,066 |
| ch-ARG U16 | 1992 | 8 | 4 | – |
| ch-ARG B U18 | 1994 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,433 |
| Campeonato Superior Entrerriano "Copa Colón" 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
| 2nd Concordia Salto Grande | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,212 |
| Villaguay Entre Rios Cup | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 2,257 |
| ch-ARG sf Cup | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacobo Zalisnak's chess games?
141 games by Jacobo Zalisnak, from Apr 2008 to Aug 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 Jacobo Zalisnak has played.
What does Jacobo Zalisnak play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Jacobo Zalisnak opens with 1.b3 (51% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.e3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacobo Zalisnak answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...a6 (32% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...b5 (9% of games).
What openings does Jacobo Zalisnak play as White?
As White, Jacobo Zalisnak's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (35 games, 71.4% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacobo Zalisnak play as Black?
As Black, Jacobo Zalisnak most often plays: St. George Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Jacobo Zalisnak's FIDE rating?
Jacobo Zalisnak is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Jacobo Zalisnak played?
Our database contains 141 games by Jacobo Zalisnak, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 29 draws, 31 losses (57.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacobo Zalisnak?
141 games by Jacobo Zalisnak 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.