Prepare against Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano
Mexico · World #52,134 classical · FIDE ID 5173582
When preparing against Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 31 games by Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano, covering Dec 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano 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 | 1,885 | 1,885 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,797 | 1,849 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 1,895 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 38.7% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Samano usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Samano usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Samano usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano's chess games
All 31 games by Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - Oct 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, 6 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Victor Manuel Medina Calderon | 2,034 | 1st Guadalajara Peoneros Open | C27 |
| Oct 2026 | Lily Jeanette Duarte Cramer | 1,980 | FESTIVAL NACIONAL E INTERNACIONAL DE AJEDREZ “QUERETARO 2026” | Expertos | A40 |
| Oct 2026 | Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz | 1,974 | FESTIVAL NACIONAL E INTERNACIONAL DE AJEDREZ “QUERETARO 2026” | Expertos | A40 |
| Jan 2020 | Ramon Alejandro Anaya Miranda | 1,859 | 1st Guadalajara Peoneros Open | A90 |
| Dec 2022 | Patricio Baeza | 1,725 | ch-North American U20 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-North American U20 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,777 |
| 5th Guadalajara Peoneros Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,689 |
| 1st Guadalajara Peoneros Open | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,826 |
| Las Americas Team Open U2400 Hybrid | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,578 |
| FESTIVAL NACIONAL E INTERNACIONAL DE AJEDREZ “QUERETARO 2026” | Expertos | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,007 |
| Campeonato Nacional e Internacional Aguascalientes 2026 | Expertos | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,043 |
| 60th Wch U20 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano's chess games?
31 games by Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano, from Dec 2019 to Oct 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 Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano has played.
What does Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano play as White?
As White, Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano play as Black?
As Black, Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano's FIDE rating?
Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,797 in rapid and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano played?
Our database contains 31 games by Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano, covering Dec 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano?
31 games by Pablo Javier Zuniga Samano 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.