Prepare against Fernando Pinho
PRT · World #76,667 classical · FIDE ID 1903179
When preparing against Fernando Pinho, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 58 games by Fernando Pinho, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fernando Pinho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fernando Pinho 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 | 1,800 | 1,933 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,902 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,825 | 1,835 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 18 | 9 | 31 | 31.0% |
| As White | 29 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fernando Pinho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fernando Pinho's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 82.8% | 35.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 35.4% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Pinho usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Pinho usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Pinho usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Pinho usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 29.4% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Fernando Pinho's chess games
All 58 games by Fernando Pinho in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 18 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Roman Chemeris | 2,210 | Sao Joao da Madeira Open | B72 |
| Jul 2011 | Paulo Jorge Lopes Costa | 2,159 | chT3-POR Final | B26 |
| Jun 2004 | Juan Carlos Parente Mojon | 2,095 | Santxenxo Open | D05 |
| Oct 2001 | Nuno Manuel Fidalgo Maltez | 2,000 | Sao Joao da Madeira | A00 |
| Nov 2019 | Mariana Mayum Shigu Yassuda | 1,753 | 5th Campo Grande Open | C92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santxenxo Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,135 |
| Sao Joao da Madeira | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 1,941 |
| 11th Madeira AEJ Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,839 |
| 5th Campo Grande Open | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,639 |
| Aveiro Univ Open | 1998 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
| Sao Joao da Madeira Open | 2003 | 6 | 1 | 1,852 |
| Campo Grande Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,765 |
| Lagoas Open 4th | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,527 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fernando Pinho's chess games?
58 games by Fernando Pinho, from Apr 2003 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 Fernando Pinho has played.
What does Fernando Pinho play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Fernando Pinho opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fernando Pinho answers 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Fernando Pinho play as White?
As White, Fernando Pinho's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fernando Pinho play as Black?
As Black, Fernando Pinho most often plays: Alekhine Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Fernando Pinho's FIDE rating?
Fernando Pinho is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,825 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Fernando Pinho played?
Our database contains 58 games by Fernando Pinho, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fernando Pinho?
58 games by Fernando Pinho 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.