Prepare against Jesus Martinez Zazo
Spain · World #93,966 classical · FIDE ID 2237695
When preparing against Jesus Martinez Zazo, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (36%).
Our database contains 95 games by Jesus Martinez Zazo, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jesus Martinez Zazo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesus Martinez Zazo 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 | 1,747 | 1,973 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,730 | 1,842 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 1,813 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 28 | 14 | 53 | 29.5% |
| As White | 47 | 15 | 8 | 24 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 48 | 13 | 6 | 29 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesus Martinez Zazo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesus Martinez Zazo's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 68.1% | 39.1% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 29.8% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 39.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Zazo usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zazo usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Zazo usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Zazo usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Zazo usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Zazo usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 37.9% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 9 | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 27.6% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
Jesus Martinez Zazo's chess games
All 95 games by Jesus Martinez Zazo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 28 wins, 14 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Jesus Miguel Perez Reclusa | 2,115 | Absoluto Preferente | C00 |
| Nov 2001 | Carlos Milla de Marco | 2,065 | ch-ESP Open A | B23 |
| Jan 1999 | Juan Jesus Mindeguia Guruceaga | 2,030 | Absoluto Preferente | C44 |
| Dec 2012 | Fernando Ramirez Rus | 1,992 | 11th Benidorm Open U2000 | B22 |
| May 2017 | Miguel Angel Hernandez Barricarte | 1,913 | ch-Navarra Final | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Navarra | 2017 | 20 | 8.5 | 1,719 |
| Absoluto Preferente | 1999 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,999 |
| 6th ch-World Amateur | 2001 | 8 | 3 | – |
| ch-ESP Open A | 2001 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,032 |
| Pamplona Open | 2008 | 7 | 1 | 2,016 |
| 2nd Oberena Open | 1998 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
| chT-Navarra Preferente 9798 | 1997 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,880 |
| Pamplona Navarra Preferente Open | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,711 |
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Where can I find Jesus Martinez Zazo's chess games?
95 games by Jesus Martinez Zazo, from Apr 2007 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 Jesus Martinez Zazo has played.
What does Jesus Martinez Zazo play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Jesus Martinez Zazo opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesus Martinez Zazo answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games).
What openings does Jesus Martinez Zazo play as White?
As White, Jesus Martinez Zazo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesus Martinez Zazo play as Black?
As Black, Jesus Martinez Zazo most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Jesus Martinez Zazo's FIDE rating?
Jesus Martinez Zazo is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess, 1,730 in rapid and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Jesus Martinez Zazo played?
Our database contains 95 games by Jesus Martinez Zazo, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 14 draws, 53 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesus Martinez Zazo?
95 games by Jesus Martinez Zazo 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.