Prepare against M Ruben D Zacarias
FM · PRY · World #9,387 classical · FIDE ID 3700755
Our database contains 30 games by M Ruben D Zacarias, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find M Ruben D Zacarias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout M Ruben D Zacarias 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 | 2,179 | 2,268 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,187 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,186 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 46.7% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of M Ruben D Zacarias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from M Ruben D Zacarias's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e6 (44% of these games) — Zacarias usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Zacarias usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Zacarias usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
M Ruben D Zacarias's chess games
All 30 games by M Ruben D Zacarias in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Danila Sutormin | 2,394 | Titled Tue Late | C26 |
| Jul 2024 | Marcelo Playa | 2,376 | Titled Tue Late | C15 |
| May 2024 | Daniel Gutierrez Olivares | 2,354 | Titled Tue Early | C15 |
| Nov 2024 | Henry Deng | 2,308 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| May 2024 | Tatev Abrahamyan | 2,301 | Titled Tue Early | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 30 | 16.5 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find M Ruben D Zacarias's chess games?
30 games by M Ruben D Zacarias, from Apr 2003 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 M Ruben D Zacarias has played.
What does M Ruben D Zacarias play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, M Ruben D Zacarias opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, M Ruben D Zacarias answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does M Ruben D Zacarias play as White?
As White, M Ruben D Zacarias's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does M Ruben D Zacarias play as Black?
As Black, M Ruben D Zacarias most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 12 games.
What is M Ruben D Zacarias's FIDE rating?
M Ruben D Zacarias is currently rated 2,179 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Jul 2023).
How many games has M Ruben D Zacarias played?
Our database contains 30 games by M Ruben D Zacarias, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against M Ruben D Zacarias?
30 games by M Ruben D Zacarias 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.