Prepare against James Zaupa
Italy · World #99,321 classical · FIDE ID 28582047
When preparing against James Zaupa, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 38 games by James Zaupa, covering Dec 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find James Zaupa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James Zaupa 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 | 1,732 | 1,732 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 28.9% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James Zaupa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James Zaupa's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 70.0% | 21.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| b4 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 21.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Zaupa usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Zaupa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Zaupa usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Zaupa usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Zaupa usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
James Zaupa's chess games
All 38 games by James Zaupa in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Hansjoerg Herold | 1,907 | 47th Arco Open | A65 |
| Oct 2025 | Uwe Roessner | 1,845 | 47th Arco Open | A13 |
| Oct 2024 | Filippo Mircoli | 1,718 | 46th Arco Open | A41 |
| Oct 2024 | Fabio Degaudenz | 1,707 | 46th Arco Open | A13 |
| Oct 2023 | Amir Gheser | 1,702 | 45th Arco Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,704 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,775 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,576 |
| ch-Piacenza Region | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,255 |
| Treviso Open C 4th | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,020 |
| Lesa Lago Maggiore Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,639 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James Zaupa's chess games?
38 games by James Zaupa, from Dec 2022 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 James Zaupa has played.
What does James Zaupa play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, James Zaupa opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.b4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James Zaupa answers 1...c6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games).
What openings does James Zaupa play as White?
As White, James Zaupa's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James Zaupa play as Black?
As Black, James Zaupa most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is James Zaupa's FIDE rating?
James Zaupa is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,732 (Jul 2026).
How many games has James Zaupa played?
Our database contains 38 games by James Zaupa, covering Dec 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Zaupa?
38 games by James Zaupa 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.