Prepare against Juan Jose Zapata Sanchez
Colombia · World #46,483 classical · FIDE ID 4497210
Our database contains 74 games by Juan Jose Zapata Sanchez, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Jose Zapata Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Jose Zapata Sanchez 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 | 1,907 | 2,095 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,064 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,167 | 2,208 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 31 | 15 | 28 | 41.9% |
| As White | 33 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 87.9% | 62.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 12.1% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Bf4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Bf4 (63.6% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 83.3% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 53.3% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Juan Jose Zapata Sanchez's chess games
All 74 games by Juan Jose Zapata Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - Aug 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: 31 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 22 | 14/2/6 | 63.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Joseph Steve Munoz Triana | 2,319 | 18th American Continental Rapid | A01 |
| May 2024 | Juan Esteban Martinez Serna | 2,004 | ch-Medellin Antioquia | A41 |
| Aug 2026 | Alvaro Diego Lopez Gaviria | 1,995 | XXXIII IRT Internacional Feria de las Flores 2026 | Sub-1999 | B10 |
| Aug 2024 | Juan Fernando Cardona Cortes | 1,989 | 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Eder Castano Ortiz | 1,980 | XXXIII IRT Internacional Feria de las Flores 2026 | Sub-1999 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,895 |
| 2nd Sabaneta Open B | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,833 |
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,980 |
| 11th Medellin Easter Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
| 18th American Continental Blitz | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,743 |
| 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | 2024 | 6 | 6 | 2,204 |
| 30th Medellin Flores Open | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,913 |
| 29th Manizales Feria Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,966 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Jose Zapata Sanchez's chess games?
74 games by Juan Jose Zapata Sanchez, from Jul 2021 to Aug 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 Jose Zapata Sanchez has played.
What does Juan Jose Zapata Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Juan Jose Zapata Sanchez opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Jose Zapata Sanchez answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Juan Jose Zapata Sanchez play as White?
As White, Juan Jose Zapata Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: London System (22 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Jose Zapata Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Juan Jose Zapata Sanchez most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Juan Jose Zapata Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Juan Jose Zapata Sanchez is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 2,167 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Juan Jose Zapata Sanchez played?
Our database contains 74 games by Juan Jose Zapata Sanchez, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Jose Zapata Sanchez?
74 games by Juan Jose Zapata Sanchez 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.