Prepare against Juan Carlos Zapata
CM · Colombia · World #23,288 classical · FIDE ID 4403479
Our database contains 43 games by Juan Carlos Zapata, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Zapata's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos Zapata 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 | 2,031 | 2,214 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 2,065 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 2,163 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 19 | 9 | 15 | 44.2% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Zapata's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Zapata's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 61.9% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 33.3% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Zapata usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zapata usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Zapata usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Zapata usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Zapata usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zapata usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Juan Carlos Zapata's chess games
All 43 games by Juan Carlos Zapata in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 19 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Kateryna Lagno | 2,500 | World-ch w k.o. | B33 |
| Oct 2005 | Tatiana Duarte | 2,126 | Sao Paulo zt 2.4 w | C14 |
| Oct 2024 | Simon Perez Tangarife | 1,951 | ITT Raza Antioquia | A28 |
| Jan 2026 | Juan Ricardo Cardona | 1,914 | XXXI IRT Feria de Manizales Colombia | Clásico | D01 |
| Oct 2024 | Ricardo Andres Lopez | 1,907 | ITT Raza Antioquia | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
| Lima Castaneda Memorial Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 2,096 |
| XXXI IRT Feria de Manizales Colombia | Clásico | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,061 |
| ITT Raza Antioquia | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,042 |
| Sao Paulo zt 2.4 w | 2005 | 4 | 2 | 2,126 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2006 | 4 | 2 | 2,464 |
| Sao Paulo zt 2.4 w Playoff | 2005 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,426 |
| XXXI Feria de las Flores | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,662 |
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Where can I find Juan Carlos Zapata's chess games?
43 games by Juan Carlos Zapata, from Jan 2005 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 Carlos Zapata has played.
What does Juan Carlos Zapata play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Zapata opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Zapata answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Zapata play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Zapata's most-played openings in our database are: Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Zapata play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Zapata most often plays: French: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Juan Carlos Zapata's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Zapata is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Juan Carlos Zapata played?
Our database contains 43 games by Juan Carlos Zapata, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Zapata?
43 games by Juan Carlos Zapata 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.