Prepare against Carlos Marin Pincheira
CM · CHL · World #12,872 classical · FIDE ID 3407543
When preparing against Carlos Marin Pincheira, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%).
Our database contains 70 games by Carlos Marin Pincheira, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Marin Pincheira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Marin Pincheira 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 | 2,130 | 2,221 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,173 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,184 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 26 | 10 | 34 | 37.1% |
| As White | 35 | 18 | 3 | 14 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 35 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Marin Pincheira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Marin Pincheira's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Pincheira usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Pincheira usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Pincheira usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Pincheira usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Pincheira usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Pincheira usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 60.0% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 26.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 78.6% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
Carlos Marin Pincheira's chess games
All 70 games by Carlos Marin Pincheira in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - Aug 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: 26 wins, 10 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E50 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue | B52 |
| Feb 2015 | Cristobal Torres Bravo | 2,348 | ch-CHI | B40 |
| Dec 2023 | Sergey Kim | 2,295 | Titled Tue Early | D14 |
| Jul 2004 | Axel Bachmann | 2,259 | ch-Pan American U16 | B01 |
| Nov 2023 | Valentina Golubenko | 2,209 | Titled Tue Early | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 32 | 11 | 2,114 |
| chT-CHI Universities | 2010 | 12 | 10 | 2,223 |
| ch-Pan American U16 | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,257 |
| ch-CHI | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 2,167 |
| Mayor de Chile Open | 2005 | 4 | 0 | 1,775 |
| chT-CHI | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 1,904 |
| Santiago Endesa Interempresas tt-A | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1,859 |
| Interclubes 101 Años Clausura - Club de Ajedrez Chile 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,044 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Marin Pincheira's chess games?
70 games by Carlos Marin Pincheira, from Apr 2004 to Aug 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 Carlos Marin Pincheira has played.
What does Carlos Marin Pincheira play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Carlos Marin Pincheira opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Marin Pincheira answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Carlos Marin Pincheira play as White?
As White, Carlos Marin Pincheira's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Marin Pincheira play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Marin Pincheira most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Carlos Marin Pincheira's FIDE rating?
Carlos Marin Pincheira is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Carlos Marin Pincheira played?
Our database contains 70 games by Carlos Marin Pincheira, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 10 draws, 34 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Marin Pincheira?
70 games by Carlos Marin Pincheira 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.