Prepare against Jacobo Zalisnak
Spain · World #12,872 classical · FIDE ID 2290049
When preparing against Jacobo Zalisnak, expect 1.b3 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 70.6% over 34 games.
Our database contains 136 games by Jacobo Zalisnak, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 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 | 2,131 | 2,136 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 77 | 28 | 31 | 56.6% |
| As White | 66 | 39 | 15 | 12 | 59.1% |
| As Black | 70 | 38 | 13 | 19 | 54.3% |
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 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 34 | 51.5% | 77.9% |
| e4 | 15 | 22.7% | 73.3% |
| e3 | 11 | 16.7% | 36.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 52% of White games, 77.9% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Zalisnak usually continues Bb2 (84.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Zalisnak usually continues Bb2 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Zalisnak usually continues Bb2 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% 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 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 59.1% | 73.1% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 31.8% | 35.7% |
| b5 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Jacobo Zalisnak's chess games
All 136 games by Jacobo Zalisnak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Sep 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: 77 wins, 28 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 34 | 24/5/5 | 70.6% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| B85 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 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% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | St. George Defense | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| 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% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
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 | – |
| Campeonato Superior Entrerriano "Copa Colón" 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
| ch-ARG B U18 | 1994 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,433 |
| 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?
136 games by Jacobo Zalisnak, from Apr 2008 to Sep 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 66 games with White in our database, Jacobo Zalisnak opens with 1.b3 (52% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.e3 (17% 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 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% 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 (34 games, 70.6% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 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 (12 games, 66.7% 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 70 games.
What is Jacobo Zalisnak's FIDE rating?
Jacobo Zalisnak is currently rated 2,131 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Jacobo Zalisnak played?
Our database contains 136 games by Jacobo Zalisnak, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 28 draws, 31 losses (56.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacobo Zalisnak?
136 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.