Prepare against Patricio Zaldivar
Argentina · World #22,918 classical · FIDE ID 180114
Our database contains 89 games by Patricio Zaldivar, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patricio Zaldivar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patricio Zaldivar 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 | 2,033 | 2,033 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,856 | 1,906 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 1,930 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 41 | 17 | 31 | 46.1% |
| As White | 44 | 21 | 9 | 14 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 45 | 20 | 8 | 17 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patricio Zaldivar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patricio Zaldivar's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 81.8% | 59.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Zaldivar usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Zaldivar usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zaldivar usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zaldivar usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zaldivar usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Zaldivar usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 73.9% | 70.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 21.7% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Patricio Zaldivar's chess games
All 89 games by Patricio Zaldivar in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 41 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Alfeu Junior Varela Bueno | 2,188 | 5th Concordia Open | B23 |
| Feb 2023 | Joaquin Llanos | 1,957 | ch-ARG U20 | B52 |
| Apr 2021 | Esteban Carlino | 1,875 | 1st Obera Easter Open | B40 |
| Apr 2021 | Luis Mariano Cirilli | 1,798 | 1st Obera Easter Open | A07 |
| Mar 2018 | Santiago Nicolas Coronel | 1,734 | Posadas Promises | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obera Open | 2023 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,858 |
| 5th Concordia Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,916 |
| Encarnacion Open 3rd | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,517 |
| 2nd Corrientes Open | 2023 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,882 |
| ch-ARG U16 | 2019 | 6 | 1 | 1,453 |
| Corrientes Open | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 1,653 |
| Posadas Open | 2022 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,887 |
| Posadas Promises | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,588 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patricio Zaldivar's chess games?
89 games by Patricio Zaldivar, from Mar 2018 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 Patricio Zaldivar has played.
What does Patricio Zaldivar play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Patricio Zaldivar opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patricio Zaldivar answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Patricio Zaldivar play as White?
As White, Patricio Zaldivar's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patricio Zaldivar play as Black?
As Black, Patricio Zaldivar most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Patricio Zaldivar's FIDE rating?
Patricio Zaldivar is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess, 1,856 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Patricio Zaldivar played?
Our database contains 89 games by Patricio Zaldivar, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patricio Zaldivar?
89 games by Patricio Zaldivar 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.