Prepare against Hector Jose Linares Orellana
FM · GTM · World #20,052 classical · FIDE ID 7304307
When preparing against Hector Jose Linares Orellana, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 184 games by Hector Jose Linares Orellana, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hector Jose Linares Orellana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hector Jose Linares Orellana 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 | 2,057 | 2,146 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,004 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,072 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 64 | 35 | 85 | 34.8% |
| As White | 93 | 33 | 17 | 43 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 91 | 31 | 18 | 42 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hector Jose Linares Orellana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hector Jose Linares Orellana's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 71.0% | 44.7% |
| d4 | 27 | 29.0% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Orellana usually continues Nf3 (42.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Orellana usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Orellana usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Orellana usually continues c4 (28.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Orellana usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Orellana usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 59.6% | 44.6% |
| c5 | 19 | 40.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 21.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Hector Jose Linares Orellana's chess games
All 184 games by Hector Jose Linares Orellana in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 64 wins, 35 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 5/0/10 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | O Girya | 2,393 | Titled Tue Late | C53 |
| Nov 2025 | D Czerw | 2,362 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Oct 2025 | Konstantin Begunov | 2,325 | Titled Tue | A31 |
| Oct 2025 | Elnaz Kaliakhmet | 2,323 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Jun 2025 | Patrik Aalto | 2,316 | Titled Tue Late | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 92 | 38 | 2,134 |
| 19th American Continental | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,090 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,082 |
| Guatemala Torneo Nacional 2026 | Absoluto | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,154 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,334 |
| ch-Caribbean U12 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,292 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,900 |
| Campeonato Centroamericano y del Caribe U20 San José 2026 | Absoluto | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hector Jose Linares Orellana's chess games?
184 games by Hector Jose Linares Orellana, from Feb 2019 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 Hector Jose Linares Orellana has played.
What does Hector Jose Linares Orellana play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Hector Jose Linares Orellana opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hector Jose Linares Orellana answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Hector Jose Linares Orellana play as White?
As White, Hector Jose Linares Orellana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hector Jose Linares Orellana play as Black?
As Black, Hector Jose Linares Orellana most often plays: Catalan (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Hector Jose Linares Orellana's FIDE rating?
Hector Jose Linares Orellana is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Hector Jose Linares Orellana played?
Our database contains 184 games by Hector Jose Linares Orellana, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 35 draws, 85 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hector Jose Linares Orellana?
184 games by Hector Jose Linares Orellana 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.