Prepare against Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera
Spain · World #17,619 classical · FIDE ID 2220040
When preparing against Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 31 games by Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera 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 | 2,079 | 2,173 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,175 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,106 | 2,147 | Mar 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 22.6% |
| As White | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Lopera usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lopera usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Lopera usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera's chess games
All 31 games by Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 7 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Ismael Diaz Castro | 2,225 | ch-Andalusia Rapid | C86 |
| Jun 2021 | Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez | 2,223 | ch-Andalusia Rapid | A85 |
| Jan 2001 | Mariano Romero Garcia | 2,184 | 26th Seville Open | D85 |
| Sep 2018 | Daniel Martin Macias | 2,089 | chT-Andalucia Honor Occidental | A90 |
| Oct 2018 | Jose Antonio Jimenez De La Torre | 2,076 | chT-Andalucia Honor Occidental | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Andalusia Rapid | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 2,330 |
| 26th Seville Open | 2001 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,288 |
| VII Campeonato de Andalucía x Equipos de Ajedrez Rápido | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,975 |
| chT-Andalucia Honor Occidental | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 2,239 |
| 24th Seville Open | 1999 | 3 | 0 | 1,971 |
| Dos Hermanas Rapid 36th | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,344 |
| 37th Dos Hermanas Active | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,932 |
| 36th Dos Hermanas Blitz Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera's chess games?
31 games by Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera, from Apr 2003 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 Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera has played.
What does Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid and 2,106 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera played?
Our database contains 31 games by Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera?
31 games by Jose Luis Zarandieta Lopera 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.