Prepare against Enrique Paciencia
IM · Singapore · World #5,561 classical · FIDE ID 5201322
When preparing against Enrique Paciencia, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 177 games by Enrique Paciencia, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Enrique Paciencia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Enrique Paciencia 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 | 2,259 | 2,454 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,402 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,190 | 2,406 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 67 | 54 | 56 | 37.9% |
| As White | 89 | 41 | 25 | 23 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 88 | 26 | 29 | 33 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Enrique Paciencia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Enrique Paciencia's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 67.4% | 60.8% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 16.9% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 13 | 14.6% | 61.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Paciencia usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Paciencia usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Paciencia usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Paciencia usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Paciencia usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Paciencia usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 75.0% | 41.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 92.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Enrique Paciencia's chess games
All 177 games by Enrique Paciencia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 67 wins, 54 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E68 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| D40 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A71 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D76 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Jingyao Tin | 2,598 | ch-SGP 74th | E11 |
| Dec 2007 | Sandipan Chanda | 2,593 | 4th Singapore Masters | E15 |
| Jul 2002 | Denny Juswanto | 2,520 | Wismilak | A14 |
| Nov 2008 | Igor Efimov | 2,442 | Olympiad-38 | A43 |
| Jan 2010 | Wei Ming Kevin Goh | 2,431 | Singapore Open | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 2,269 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,433 |
| Wismilak | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,406 |
| Singapore 9th | 2009 | 11 | 8 | 2,462 |
| 8th Penang Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,245 |
| ch-SGP 74th | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,237 |
| 4th Singapore Masters | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,501 |
| Singapore | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Enrique Paciencia's chess games?
177 games by Enrique Paciencia, from Apr 2003 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 Enrique Paciencia has played.
What does Enrique Paciencia play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Enrique Paciencia opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Enrique Paciencia answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Enrique Paciencia play as White?
As White, Enrique Paciencia's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Enrique Paciencia play as Black?
As Black, Enrique Paciencia most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Enrique Paciencia's FIDE rating?
Enrique Paciencia is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid and 2,190 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,454 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Enrique Paciencia played?
Our database contains 177 games by Enrique Paciencia, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 54 draws, 56 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Enrique Paciencia?
177 games by Enrique Paciencia 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.