Prepare against Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora
GM · Mexico · World #1,056 classical · FIDE ID 3507548
When preparing against Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bogo-Indian Defense as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 893 games by Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora 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 | 2,447 | 2,568 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,498 | 2,542 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,516 | 2,560 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 893 | 412 | 307 | 173 | 46.1% |
| As White | 455 | 236 | 146 | 72 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 438 | 176 | 161 | 101 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora's side.
First moves as White (455 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 226 | 49.7% | 70.6% |
| Nf3 | 120 | 26.4% | 67.9% |
| c4 | 71 | 15.6% | 66.2% |
| e4 | 34 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 70.6% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Zamora usually continues c4 (71.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Zamora usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Zamora usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 67.9% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Zamora usually continues g3 (73.7% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Zamora usually continues c4 (66.2% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Zamora usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 186 | 81.9% | 62.4% |
| d6 | 20 | 8.8% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 4.0% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.2% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 127 | 81.9% | 55.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 6.5% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.6% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora's chess games
All 893 games by Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 412 wins, 307 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 35 | 13/17/5 | 37.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 34 | 17/11/6 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 21/8/4 | 63.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 32 | 17/11/3 | 53.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 30 | 19/9/2 | 63.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 23 | 12/7/4 | 52.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 15/3/2 | 75.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 13/4/3 | 65.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 13/7/0 | 65.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 132 | 64/41/27 | 48.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 11/8/11 | 36.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 21 | 5/10/6 | 23.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | Vadim Milov | 2,683 | 17th Carlos Torre Wimbledon | B37 |
| Sep 2012 | Giovanni Vescovi | 2,617 | Olympiad-40 | D12 |
| Jan 2022 | Neuris Delgado Ramirez | 2,615 | Caissa CC Online | B31 |
| Dec 2016 | Andrey Baryshpolets | 2,584 | Carlos Torre Memorial Open 28th | E68 |
| Mar 2013 | Manuel Leon Hoyos | 2,582 | Mexico Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 59 | 27.5 | 2,223 |
| ch-MEX | 2024 | 33 | 22.5 | 2,367 |
| ch-CUB | 1993 | 33 | 17.5 | 2,372 |
| Capablanca Memorial A | 1993 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,441 |
| Cuernavaca Sisniega Memorial | 2015 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,504 |
| Santo Domingo zt 2.3 | 2007 | 13 | 10 | 2,594 |
| Havana Guines | 1990 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,443 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,587 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gilberto Hernandez Guerrero (15 games) · Alonso Zapata (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora's chess games?
893 games by Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora has played.
What does Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora play on the first move as White?
Across 455 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (35 games, 37.1% win rate); English Opening (34 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (33 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 455 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora most often plays: Sicilian (132 games, 48.5% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (22 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 438 games.
What is Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora is currently rated 2,447 in classical chess, 2,498 in rapid and 2,516 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,568 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora played?
Our database contains 893 games by Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 412 wins, 307 draws, 173 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora?
893 games by Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora 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.