Prepare against Olga Maria Zapata
Colombia · World #133,797 classical · FIDE ID 4404670
When preparing against Olga Maria Zapata, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian: Sämisch as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 262 games by Olga Maria Zapata, covering Apr 2008 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Olga Maria Zapata's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olga Maria 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 | 1,640 | 1,786 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,719 | 1,788 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,652 | 1,750 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 262 | 89 | 39 | 134 | 34.0% |
| As White | 128 | 50 | 20 | 58 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 134 | 39 | 19 | 76 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olga Maria Zapata's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olga Maria Zapata's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 126 | 98.4% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Zapata usually continues c4 (33.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Zapata usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Zapata usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Zapata usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 51.3% | 35.9% |
| c6 | 36 | 47.4% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 93.0% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Olga Maria Zapata's chess games
All 262 games by Olga Maria Zapata in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 89 wins, 39 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 29 | 15/3/11 | 51.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 35 | 10/5/20 | 28.6% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Mariana Cadavid Franco | 2,024 | ch-Medellin Region w | D35 |
| Jun 2017 | Mauricio Abril Guiza | 2,020 | 13th American Continental | D06 |
| Nov 2014 | Diana Marcela Pulido | 2,012 | Mosquera Open w | E87 |
| Apr 2010 | Yurani Loaiza | 1,946 | Medellin Open w | B13 |
| Nov 2014 | Olga Benavides Moncayo | 1,933 | Mosquera Open w | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf w | 2021 | 24 | 10.5 | 1,649 |
| ch-COL sf | 2020 | 13 | 4 | 1,658 |
| ch-COL w | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,501 |
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 1,556 |
| 11th American Continental w | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 1,625 |
| Mosquera Open w | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,006 |
| ch-Pan American Amateur | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,868 |
| Puerto Boyaca Open w | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,676 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olga Maria Zapata's chess games?
262 games by Olga Maria Zapata, from Apr 2008 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 Olga Maria Zapata has played.
What does Olga Maria Zapata play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Olga Maria Zapata opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olga Maria Zapata answers 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Olga Maria Zapata play as White?
As White, Olga Maria Zapata's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 51.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olga Maria Zapata play as Black?
As Black, Olga Maria Zapata most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (35 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Olga Maria Zapata's FIDE rating?
Olga Maria Zapata is currently rated 1,640 in classical chess, 1,719 in rapid and 1,652 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,786 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Olga Maria Zapata played?
Our database contains 262 games by Olga Maria Zapata, covering Apr 2008 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 39 draws, 134 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olga Maria Zapata?
262 games by Olga Maria 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.