Prepare against Oscar Zecha
NLD · World #5,814 classical · FIDE ID 1073826
When preparing against Oscar Zecha, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 155 games by Oscar Zecha, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oscar Zecha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oscar Zecha 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 | 2,252 | 2,252 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,895 | 1,895 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,135 | 2,135 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 55 | 39 | 61 | 35.5% |
| As White | 78 | 32 | 21 | 25 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 77 | 23 | 18 | 36 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oscar Zecha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oscar Zecha's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 50.0% | 51.3% |
| d4 | 30 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Zecha usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Zecha usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Zecha usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Zecha usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Zecha usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Zecha usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 78.0% | 37.2% |
| c5 | 10 | 20.0% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Oscar Zecha's chess games
All 155 games by Oscar Zecha in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - Aug 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: 55 wins, 39 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A58 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Devin Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Midas Ratsma | 2,326 | 60th Groningen Open | C65 |
| May 2026 | Sascha Kurt | 2,325 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U16 | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Han,Qixiang | 2,311 | 1st Amsterdam CF Open | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Dovgaliuk,Oleksandr | 2,305 | Dutch Open 2026 | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Schoorl,R | 2,284 | Dutch Open 2026 | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U14 | 2023 | 27 | 15 | 1,857 |
| Dutch Open | 2025 | 18 | 8 | 2,087 |
| Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 12 | 9 | 2,265 |
| 60th Groningen Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,146 |
| 27th Hoogeveen Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,141 |
| EU-ch Hybrid U10 | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,594 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,724 |
| Dutch Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,300 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oscar Zecha's chess games?
155 games by Oscar Zecha, from Nov 2019 to Aug 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 Oscar Zecha has played.
What does Oscar Zecha play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Oscar Zecha opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oscar Zecha answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Oscar Zecha play as White?
As White, Oscar Zecha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oscar Zecha play as Black?
As Black, Oscar Zecha most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Oscar Zecha's FIDE rating?
Oscar Zecha is currently rated 2,252 in classical chess, 1,895 in rapid and 2,135 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Oscar Zecha played?
Our database contains 155 games by Oscar Zecha, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 39 draws, 61 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oscar Zecha?
155 games by Oscar Zecha 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.