Steven Zierk vs Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara
GM Steven Zierk (2487) · GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (2654)
Steven Zierk and Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2020 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Zierk leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 60 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zierk | Draws | Alcantara |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zierk with White | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Alcantara with White | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zierk | Draws | Alcantara |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zierk | Draws | Alcantara |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B55 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Steven Zierk | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Steven Zierk | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3rd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 |
| Feb 2024 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Steven Zierk | 0-1 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Steven Zierk | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Steven Zierk | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Steven Zierk | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Steven Zierk | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Steven Zierk | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Steven Zierk | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2020 | Steven Zierk | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Steven Zierk and Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara?
In 10 recorded games, Steven Zierk has 4 wins, Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara has 6 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Steven Zierk and Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2020 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Steven Zierk and Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.