Prepare against Ludovic Zaza
CHE · World #14,347 classical · FIDE ID 1320572
When preparing against Ludovic Zaza, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Ludovic Zaza, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ludovic Zaza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ludovic Zaza 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 | 2,112 | 2,114 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,054 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 18 | 8 | 27 | 34.0% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ludovic Zaza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ludovic Zaza's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 85.7% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zaza usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Zaza usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Zaza usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zaza usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zaza usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Ludovic Zaza's chess games
All 53 games by Ludovic Zaza in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Simon Schweizer | 2,069 | 113th ch-SUI | C54 |
| Jul 2018 | Nikash Urwyler | 1,961 | 118th ch-SUI HT1 | C50 |
| Jul 2010 | Ivan Retti | 1,932 | ch-SUI U14 | C68 |
| Nov 2015 | Nils Delmonico | 1,930 | 6th Monthey Open | C54 |
| Mar 2021 | Samriddhaa Ghosh | 1,910 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-F | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-F | 2021 | 12 | 7 | 1,838 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-A | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,718 |
| ch-SUI U14 | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,868 |
| 1st Anzere Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,168 |
| 118th ch-SUI HT1 | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2,014 |
| 113th ch-SUI | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,988 |
| 6th Monthey Open | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 2,276 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,933 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ludovic Zaza's chess games?
53 games by Ludovic Zaza, from Oct 2008 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 Ludovic Zaza has played.
What does Ludovic Zaza play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Ludovic Zaza opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ludovic Zaza answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ludovic Zaza play as White?
As White, Ludovic Zaza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ludovic Zaza play as Black?
As Black, Ludovic Zaza most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Ludovic Zaza's FIDE rating?
Ludovic Zaza is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (May 2024).
How many games has Ludovic Zaza played?
Our database contains 53 games by Ludovic Zaza, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 27 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ludovic Zaza?
53 games by Ludovic Zaza 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.