Prepare against Diego Pinheiro Samaniego
Brazil · World #52,955 classical · FIDE ID 22740066
When preparing against Diego Pinheiro Samaniego, expect 1.e4 in 29% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 54 games by Diego Pinheiro Samaniego, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Diego Pinheiro Samaniego's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diego Pinheiro Samaniego 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 | 1,882 | 1,890 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,871 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,972 | 1,972 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 37.0% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diego Pinheiro Samaniego's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diego Pinheiro Samaniego's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 28.6% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 10.7% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Samaniego usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Samaniego usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Samaniego usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Samaniego usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Samaniego usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Samaniego usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Diego Pinheiro Samaniego's chess games
All 54 games by Diego Pinheiro Samaniego in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 20 wins, 20 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Thales Bond Dias Ferreira | 2,086 | 10th Florianopolis Open | B33 |
| Apr 2021 | Marcos Lazaro Dos Santos Lopes | 1,896 | Corumba Haddad Cup | B15 |
| Dec 2021 | Felipe Borges | 1,895 | Campo Grande CC 64 | D13 |
| Dec 2019 | Edivaldo Alves De Sa | 1,892 | 5th Campo Grande Open | A00 |
| Nov 2019 | Ricardo Miguel Duailibi | 1,848 | 5th Campo Grande Open | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corumba Haddad Cup | 2021 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,870 |
| Campo Grande CC 64 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,758 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,821 |
| 2nd Sonora Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,873 |
| Campo Grande Radio Clube Open 2nd | 2021 | 5 | 4 | 2,046 |
| 5th Campo Grande Open | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,891 |
| Corumba IRT Benedito | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,979 |
| 10th Floripa Open 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,074 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diego Pinheiro Samaniego's chess games?
54 games by Diego Pinheiro Samaniego, from Jan 2019 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 Diego Pinheiro Samaniego has played.
What does Diego Pinheiro Samaniego play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Diego Pinheiro Samaniego opens with 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diego Pinheiro Samaniego answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games).
What openings does Diego Pinheiro Samaniego play as White?
As White, Diego Pinheiro Samaniego's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diego Pinheiro Samaniego play as Black?
As Black, Diego Pinheiro Samaniego most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Diego Pinheiro Samaniego's FIDE rating?
Diego Pinheiro Samaniego is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid and 1,972 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Diego Pinheiro Samaniego played?
Our database contains 54 games by Diego Pinheiro Samaniego, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 20 draws, 14 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diego Pinheiro Samaniego?
54 games by Diego Pinheiro Samaniego 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.