Alonso Zapata vs Nelson Gamboa
GM Alonso Zapata (2220) · IM Nelson Gamboa (2263)
Alonso Zapata and Nelson Gamboa have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in May 2005. Zapata leads 5 wins to 2, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zapata | Draws | Gamboa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zapata with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Gamboa with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zapata | Draws | Gamboa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zapata | Draws | Gamboa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Alonso Zapata | Nelson Gamboa | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Huila Centenary Open |
| Oct 2003 | Nelson Gamboa | Alonso Zapata | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Medellin La Raza |
| Feb 2002 | Nelson Gamboa | Alonso Zapata | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Medellin Maracaibo club |
| Oct 2001 | Alonso Zapata | Nelson Gamboa | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Cartagena Champions Cup |
| Jun 2000 | Nelson Gamboa | Alonso Zapata | 1-0 | Sicilian | Bolivar por la Paz Open |
| Dec 1999 | Alonso Zapata | Nelson Gamboa | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 3rd Cali Open A |
| Dec 1999 | Nelson Gamboa | Alonso Zapata | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-COL |
| Jan 1999 | Nelson Gamboa | Alonso Zapata | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-COL sf |
| Jan 1999 | Alonso Zapata | Nelson Gamboa | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6th Ibague Open |
| Aug 1998 | Nelson Gamboa | Alonso Zapata | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-COL |
| Jun 1997 | Alonso Zapata | Nelson Gamboa | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Yopal |
| Jan 1992 | Alonso Zapata | Nelson Gamboa | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Bogota Lat Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alonso Zapata and Nelson Gamboa?
In 12 recorded games, Alonso Zapata has 5 wins, Nelson Gamboa has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Alonso Zapata and Nelson Gamboa played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1992 to May 2005.
What openings do Alonso Zapata and Nelson Gamboa play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.