Prepare against Jose Oneto Zarco
Spain · World #41,590 classical · FIDE ID 2225999
Our database contains 109 games by Jose Oneto Zarco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Oneto Zarco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Oneto Zarco 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 | 1,928 | 2,148 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 2,001 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,952 | 2,001 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 40 | 23 | 46 | 36.7% |
| As White | 60 | 29 | 11 | 20 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 49 | 11 | 12 | 26 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Oneto Zarco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Oneto Zarco's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 60.0% | 68.1% |
| c4 | 14 | 23.3% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 10 | 16.7% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 68.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zarco usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Zarco usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Zarco usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Zarco usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Zarco usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Zarco usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 61.9% | 30.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 33.3% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 61.1% | 22.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 10.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Jose Oneto Zarco's chess games
All 109 games by Jose Oneto Zarco in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 40 wins, 23 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2000 | Jose Luis Segura Ariza | 2,250 | ch-Mallorca pref | D41 |
| Nov 1999 | Andreas Schenk | 2,241 | ch-Mallorca Preferente | D03 |
| Mar 2016 | Klaus Rhein | 2,217 | chT-Mallorca Preferente | B43 |
| Feb 2002 | Juan Planas | 2,208 | chT-Mallorca | E72 |
| Nov 2000 | Gabriel Pons Boscana | 2,187 | ch-Mallorca pref | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Mallorca Preferente | 2021 | 31 | 13 | 2,022 |
| ch-ESP Seniors | 2011 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,184 |
| chT-Mallorca | 2002 | 10 | 5 | 2,116 |
| ch-ESP Seniors 10th | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,134 |
| ch-Mallorca Preferente | 1999 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,203 |
| chT-Mallorca Primera | 2012 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,004 |
| ch-Mallorca B | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,899 |
| ch-Mallorca pref | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Oneto Zarco's chess games?
109 games by Jose Oneto Zarco, from Apr 2003 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 Jose Oneto Zarco has played.
What does Jose Oneto Zarco play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Jose Oneto Zarco opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Oneto Zarco answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jose Oneto Zarco play as White?
As White, Jose Oneto Zarco's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Oneto Zarco play as Black?
As Black, Jose Oneto Zarco most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Jose Oneto Zarco's FIDE rating?
Jose Oneto Zarco is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 1,952 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jose Oneto Zarco played?
Our database contains 109 games by Jose Oneto Zarco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 23 draws, 46 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Oneto Zarco?
109 games by Jose Oneto Zarco 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.