Prepare against Alvaro Buendia Pinar
FM · Spain · World #3,593 classical · FIDE ID 2281937
When preparing against Alvaro Buendia Pinar, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 65.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 218 games by Alvaro Buendia Pinar, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alvaro Buendia Pinar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alvaro Buendia Pinar 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 | 2,316 | 2,359 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,244 | 2,280 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,231 | 2,314 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 89 | 58 | 71 | 40.8% |
| As White | 115 | 48 | 35 | 32 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 103 | 41 | 23 | 39 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alvaro Buendia Pinar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alvaro Buendia Pinar's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 80.2% | 57.0% |
| e4 | 21 | 18.1% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Pinar usually continues c4 (49.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Pinar usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Pinar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Pinar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Pinar usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pinar usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 39 | 66.1% | 51.3% |
| c5 | 12 | 20.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 65.0% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 30.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Alvaro Buendia Pinar's chess games
All 218 games by Alvaro Buendia Pinar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 89 wins, 58 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 20 | 13/5/2 | 65.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Fabien Libiszewski | 2,522 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | B12 |
| Aug 2019 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,515 | ch-ESP rapid | E63 |
| Aug 2018 | Angel Espinosa Aranda | 2,451 | ch-ESP rapid | B22 |
| Aug 2018 | Mikel Huerga Leache | 2,451 | ch-ESP rapid | A14 |
| Aug 2018 | Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia | 2,404 | ch-ESP rapid | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2023 | 30 | 15 | 2,309 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2019 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,327 |
| chT-ESP Rapid | 2023 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,237 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2011 | 16 | 11.5 | 1,981 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2009 | 13 | 8 | 1,820 |
| 50th La Roda Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,332 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,285 |
| ch-ESP Rapid | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alvaro Buendia Pinar's chess games?
218 games by Alvaro Buendia Pinar, from Oct 2008 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 Alvaro Buendia Pinar has played.
What does Alvaro Buendia Pinar play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Alvaro Buendia Pinar opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alvaro Buendia Pinar answers 1...c6 (66% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Alvaro Buendia Pinar play as White?
As White, Alvaro Buendia Pinar's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 65.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (9 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alvaro Buendia Pinar play as Black?
As Black, Alvaro Buendia Pinar most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Alvaro Buendia Pinar's FIDE rating?
Alvaro Buendia Pinar is currently rated 2,316 in classical chess, 2,244 in rapid and 2,231 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Alvaro Buendia Pinar played?
Our database contains 218 games by Alvaro Buendia Pinar, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 58 draws, 71 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alvaro Buendia Pinar?
218 games by Alvaro Buendia Pinar 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.