Prepare against Pedro Zapata Rios
Spain · World #93,971 classical · FIDE ID 2293447
When preparing against Pedro Zapata Rios, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 38 games by Pedro Zapata Rios, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pedro Zapata Rios's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pedro Zapata Rios 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 | 1,747 | 1,773 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 39.5% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pedro Zapata Rios's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pedro Zapata Rios's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 88.9% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Rios usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Rios usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Rios usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Rios usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 61.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Pedro Zapata Rios's chess games
All 38 games by Pedro Zapata Rios in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D60 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | Portuguese Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2002 | Francesc Amigo Barbera | 2,115 | 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | C47 |
| May 2002 | Antonio Centeno Ortiz | 2,070 | 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | B33 |
| May 2003 | Victor Torao Compte | 1,900 | 5th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | C56 |
| May 2002 | Jordi Servent Alvarez | 1,890 | 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | B01 |
| May 2003 | Manuel Conde Abuin | 1,830 | 5th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2002 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,203 |
| 5th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,854 |
| Barcelona Sant Marti Open C 03rd | 2001 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| Manresa Open | 1993 | 3 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pedro Zapata Rios's chess games?
38 games by Pedro Zapata Rios, from Apr 2006 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 Pedro Zapata Rios has played.
What does Pedro Zapata Rios play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Pedro Zapata Rios opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pedro Zapata Rios answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Pedro Zapata Rios play as White?
As White, Pedro Zapata Rios's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pedro Zapata Rios play as Black?
As Black, Pedro Zapata Rios most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Pedro Zapata Rios's FIDE rating?
Pedro Zapata Rios is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,773 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Pedro Zapata Rios played?
Our database contains 38 games by Pedro Zapata Rios, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pedro Zapata Rios?
38 games by Pedro Zapata Rios 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.