Prepare against Juan Carlos Zafferano
Argentina · World #47,941 classical · FIDE ID 124923
Our database contains 30 games by Juan Carlos Zafferano, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Zafferano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos Zafferano 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 | 1,901 | 2,040 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 1,992 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,913 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Zafferano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Zafferano's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Zafferano usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Zafferano usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (7% of these games) — Zafferano usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Juan Carlos Zafferano's chess games
All 30 games by Juan Carlos Zafferano in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A95 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Juan Carlos Barrientos Medina | 2,035 | Monte Grande IRT 49 Cup Pedro Dreyer | B23 |
| Oct 2015 | Pablo Herrera | 2,016 | Monte Grande IRT 49 Cup Pedro Dreyer | C01 |
| Sep 2015 | Gustavo Prieu | 1,858 | Monte Grande IRT 49 Cup Pedro Dreyer | A95 |
| Sep 2015 | Enzo Alvarez | 1,846 | Monte Grande IRT 49 Cup Pedro Dreyer | B98 |
| Aug 2015 | Alejandro Quarta | 1,770 | 5th Monte Grande Zalazar Cup | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Buenos Aires Ponzo Cup | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,621 |
| Monte Grande Pre ITT FASGBA | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,877 |
| Monte Grande IRT 49 Cup Pedro Dreyer | 2015 | 6 | 5 | 2,192 |
| 5th Monte Grande Zalazar Cup | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,722 |
| Monte Grande Fasgba U2200 14th | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,517 |
| ch-Monte Grande FASGBA | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,717 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Carlos Zafferano's chess games?
30 games by Juan Carlos Zafferano, from Jan 2010 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 Juan Carlos Zafferano has played.
What does Juan Carlos Zafferano play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Zafferano opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Zafferano answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Zafferano play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Zafferano's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Elephant Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Zafferano play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Zafferano most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Juan Carlos Zafferano's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Zafferano is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Juan Carlos Zafferano played?
Our database contains 30 games by Juan Carlos Zafferano, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Zafferano?
30 games by Juan Carlos Zafferano 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.