Prepare against Jon Zaballa Zarzosa
Spain · World #43,891 classical · FIDE ID 2212056
When preparing against Jon Zaballa Zarzosa, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Jon Zaballa Zarzosa, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jon Zaballa Zarzosa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jon Zaballa Zarzosa 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 | 1,918 | 1,918 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 14 | 6 | 21 | 34.1% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jon Zaballa Zarzosa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jon Zaballa Zarzosa's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 91.7% | 43.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Zarzosa usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Zarzosa usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Zarzosa usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zarzosa usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Zarzosa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Jon Zaballa Zarzosa's chess games
All 41 games by Jon Zaballa Zarzosa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Mario Basto Auzmendi | 2,089 | chT-Euskadi | B06 |
| Jun 2009 | Jon Argandona Riveiro | 1,991 | Groseko Udaberriko Txapelke | B07 |
| Jan 2010 | David Garrido Fernandez | 1,959 | chT-Euskadi | C11 |
| Sep 2006 | Mikel Zubia Aramburu | 1,922 | San Sebastian Gros Open 16th | E62 |
| Sep 2008 | Siu Hung Tung | 1,905 | 18th San Sebastian Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd San Sebastian Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,898 |
| 30th San Sebastian Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,733 |
| 18th San Sebastian Open | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,918 |
| chT-Euskadi | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2,029 |
| San Sebastian Gros Open 16th | 2006 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,868 |
| 17th San Sebastian Open | 2007 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,667 |
| Getxo Open 1st | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,897 |
| 19th San Sebastian Open | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,804 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jon Zaballa Zarzosa's chess games?
41 games by Jon Zaballa Zarzosa, from Jul 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 Jon Zaballa Zarzosa has played.
What does Jon Zaballa Zarzosa play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Jon Zaballa Zarzosa opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jon Zaballa Zarzosa answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jon Zaballa Zarzosa play as White?
As White, Jon Zaballa Zarzosa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jon Zaballa Zarzosa play as Black?
As Black, Jon Zaballa Zarzosa most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Jon Zaballa Zarzosa's FIDE rating?
Jon Zaballa Zarzosa is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,918 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jon Zaballa Zarzosa played?
Our database contains 41 games by Jon Zaballa Zarzosa, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jon Zaballa Zarzosa?
41 games by Jon Zaballa Zarzosa 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.