Prepare against Marcelo Zarlenga
Argentina · World #33,872 classical · FIDE ID 140970
Our database contains 38 games by Marcelo Zarlenga, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcelo Zarlenga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcelo Zarlenga 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 | 1,964 | 2,058 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,959 | 1,981 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 31.6% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcelo Zarlenga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcelo Zarlenga's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 73.3% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Zarlenga usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Zarlenga usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Zarlenga usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Zarlenga usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Zarlenga usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zarlenga usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 80.0% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Marcelo Zarlenga's chess games
All 38 games by Marcelo Zarlenga in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 12 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Sergio Anino | 2,187 | Judewicz Memorial U2200 Open | A56 |
| Oct 2014 | Mariano Loiterstein | 2,163 | Judewicz Memorial U2200 Open | B83 |
| Mar 2013 | Mario Saralegui Cassan | 2,142 | 5th Buenos Aires Duchamp Memorial Open | A07 |
| Apr 2018 | Alejandro Fernandez | 1,946 | Mar del Plata U2200 Libreria Mariano | B22 |
| Apr 2018 | Diego Gonzalez Resquin | 1,711 | Mar del Plata U2200 Libreria Mariano | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG U20 | 1977 | 9 | 2 | – |
| ch-ARG Junior 22 | 1976 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Judewicz Memorial U2200 Open | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,174 |
| Mar del Plata U2200 Libreria Mariano | 2018 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,115 |
| ch-Pan American U2300 | 2016 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,922 |
| 5th Buenos Aires Duchamp Memorial Open | 2013 | 2 | 1 | 2,211 |
| 3rd Zarate Open | 1974 | 1 | 0 | – |
| La Falda Open | 1977 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcelo Zarlenga's chess games?
38 games by Marcelo Zarlenga, from Nov 2014 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 Marcelo Zarlenga has played.
What does Marcelo Zarlenga play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Marcelo Zarlenga opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcelo Zarlenga answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Marcelo Zarlenga play as White?
As White, Marcelo Zarlenga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcelo Zarlenga play as Black?
As Black, Marcelo Zarlenga most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Marcelo Zarlenga's FIDE rating?
Marcelo Zarlenga is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess and 1,959 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (May 2015).
How many games has Marcelo Zarlenga played?
Our database contains 38 games by Marcelo Zarlenga, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcelo Zarlenga?
38 games by Marcelo Zarlenga 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.