Prepare against Santiago Zapata Charles
FM · Argentina · World #6,379 classical · FIDE ID 141607
When preparing against Santiago Zapata Charles, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 38.1% over 21 games.
Our database contains 272 games by Santiago Zapata Charles, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Zapata Charles's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Zapata Charles 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 | 2,237 | 2,383 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,295 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,226 | 2,228 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 272 | 127 | 93 | 52 | 46.7% |
| As White | 143 | 69 | 50 | 24 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 129 | 58 | 43 | 28 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Zapata Charles's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Zapata Charles's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 139 | 97.2% | 65.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.8% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 65.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Charles usually continues c3 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Charles usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Charles usually continues d4 (78.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 87.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Charles usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Charles usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 61 | 79.2% | 66.4% |
| e5 | 15 | 19.5% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 61.8% | 59.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 29.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
Santiago Zapata Charles's chess games
All 272 games by Santiago Zapata Charles in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 127 wins, 93 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 38 | 20/10/8 | 52.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 9/5/0 | 64.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Igor Janik | 2,418 | Wch U18 | C96 |
| May 2018 | Ariel Sorin | 2,405 | 93rd ch-ARG sf | D20 |
| Nov 2015 | Florian Mesaros | 2,379 | Wch U16 | B12 |
| Feb 2020 | Lucas Coro | 2,375 | 95th ch-ARG sf | D01 |
| Sep 2017 | Venkataraman Karthik | 2,347 | Wch U18 | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG U16 | 2015 | 18 | 12 | 2,111 |
| Wch U18 | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,468 |
| 23rd Buenos Aires Vicente Lopez | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,242 |
| ch-Pan American U18 27th | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,233 |
| 92nd ch-ARG sf | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,370 |
| Buenos Aires La Porta Cup | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,385 |
| Buenos Aires Grafica Yael-A | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,339 |
| 3rd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,270 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Zapata Charles's chess games?
272 games by Santiago Zapata Charles, from Oct 2013 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 Santiago Zapata Charles has played.
What does Santiago Zapata Charles play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Santiago Zapata Charles opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Zapata Charles answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Santiago Zapata Charles play as White?
As White, Santiago Zapata Charles's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (38 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 64.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Zapata Charles play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Zapata Charles most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Santiago Zapata Charles's FIDE rating?
Santiago Zapata Charles is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,226 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,383 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Santiago Zapata Charles played?
Our database contains 272 games by Santiago Zapata Charles, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 93 draws, 52 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Zapata Charles?
272 games by Santiago Zapata Charles 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.