Prepare against Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias
Brazil · World #27,168 classical · FIDE ID 2112310
Our database contains 321 games by Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias 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 | 2,003 | 2,142 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,132 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,067 | 2,116 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 321 | 154 | 64 | 103 | 48.0% |
| As White | 161 | 84 | 33 | 44 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 160 | 70 | 31 | 59 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 156 | 96.9% | 62.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.1% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 62.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Zacarias usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Zacarias usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zacarias usually continues d4 (70.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Zacarias usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Zacarias usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 79.7% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 13.0% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 88.7% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 11.3% | 33.3% |
Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias's chess games
All 321 games by Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 154 wins, 64 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 23 | 14/2/7 | 60.9% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Eduardo Arruda da Gama A Cunha | 2,406 | Rio de Janeiro Estadual Open | B90 |
| Sep 2022 | Nathan Felipe Filgueiras | 2,358 | 2nd Niteroi Open | B33 |
| Mar 2021 | Florian Grafl | 2,343 | Titled Tue | B00 |
| Dec 2006 | Ricardo Kropff Gomez | 2,329 | Asuncion Par de Alfiles | C45 |
| Sep 2017 | Daniel Rangel | 2,296 | Rio de Janeiro zt RJ | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Rio de Janeiro Estadual | 2023 | 46 | 28.5 | 2,116 |
| 3rd Rio de Janeiro CXG Open | 2013 | 13 | 7 | 2,101 |
| Rio de Janeiro Estadual Open | 2015 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,231 |
| Rio de Janeiro Estadual Mestres Open | 2016 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,148 |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 1,651 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,208 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 1,869 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,128 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho (11 games) · Daniel Rangel (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias's chess games?
321 games by Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias, from Jan 2005 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 Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias has played.
What does Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias play as White?
As White, Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 60.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias play as Black?
As Black, Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias's FIDE rating?
Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid and 2,067 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias played?
Our database contains 321 games by Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 64 draws, 103 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias?
321 games by Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias 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.