Prepare against Karina Zambrano
Colombia · World #91,151 classical · FIDE ID 4412311
When preparing against Karina Zambrano, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 88 games by Karina Zambrano, covering Jan 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Karina Zambrano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karina Zambrano 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 | 1,757 | 1,891 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,871 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,830 | 1,941 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 37 | 11 | 40 | 42.0% |
| As White | 43 | 19 | 4 | 20 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 45 | 18 | 7 | 20 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karina Zambrano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karina Zambrano's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 88.4% | 48.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 9.3% | 37.5% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 48.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Zambrano usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Zambrano usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Zambrano usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Zambrano usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Zambrano usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 64.3% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 17.9% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Karina Zambrano's chess games
All 88 games by Karina Zambrano in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Nov 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: 37 wins, 11 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Helvert Hernandez Pinzon | 2,001 | ch-Coliseo Department | A48 |
| Dec 2008 | Karen Lineth Calderon | 1,950 | ch-COL w | D36 |
| May 2008 | Carolina Cardona | 1,919 | Cali qual w | D37 |
| Jul 2023 | Jacobo Puerta Rendon | 1,833 | Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | B28 |
| Nov 2021 | Isabella Lopez Rayo | 1,796 | COL Subzt 2.3.4 w | B46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL w | 2022 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,837 |
| chT-COL w | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,688 |
| COL Subzt 2.3.4 w | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,623 |
| Manizales Las Americas Blitz Open | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,804 |
| La Dorada Open | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,787 |
| ch-Manizales Departamental w 2nd | 2022 | 7 | 6 | 1,726 |
| Manizales Las Americas Open B | 2021 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,601 |
| Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | 2023 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,773 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karina Zambrano's chess games?
88 games by Karina Zambrano, from Jan 2009 to Nov 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 Karina Zambrano has played.
What does Karina Zambrano play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Karina Zambrano opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.a3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karina Zambrano answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Karina Zambrano play as White?
As White, Karina Zambrano's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); London System (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karina Zambrano play as Black?
As Black, Karina Zambrano most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Karina Zambrano's FIDE rating?
Karina Zambrano is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,830 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Karina Zambrano played?
Our database contains 88 games by Karina Zambrano, covering Jan 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 11 draws, 40 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karina Zambrano?
88 games by Karina Zambrano 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.