Prepare against Hector Pinzon
Colombia · World #106,288 classical · FIDE ID 4417909
When preparing against Hector Pinzon, expect 1.c4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Hector Pinzon, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hector Pinzon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hector Pinzon 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 | 1,711 | 1,777 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,687 | 1,687 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 1 | 25 | 29.7% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hector Pinzon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hector Pinzon's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 60.0% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 60% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Pinzon usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Pinzon usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Pinzon usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pinzon usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pinzon usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Pinzon usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Hector Pinzon's chess games
All 37 games by Hector Pinzon in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 11 wins, 1 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Fredy Alexander Jaimes | 1,819 | 7th Bogota University Open | B56 |
| Oct 2012 | Javier Moreno | 1,793 | 10th Bogota Open | A29 |
| Jan 2022 | Gerardo Castro | 1,618 | 27th Manizales Open | B07 |
| Jan 2024 | Dulze Maria Giraldo Mejia | 1,600 | 29th Manizales Feria Open | B20 |
| Jan 2024 | Victor Manuel Medina Caicedo | 1,593 | 29th Manizales Feria Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Bogota University Open | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,842 |
| 29th Manizales Feria Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,582 |
| 27th Manizales Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,751 |
| 10th Bogota Open | 2012 | 6 | 1 | 1,594 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 2do | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,583 |
| 4th Bogota McGregor Open | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,579 |
| Bogota Mila Memorial Open | 2009 | 3 | 0 | 1,753 |
| XXXI IRT Feria de Manizales Colombia | Clásico | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,659 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hector Pinzon's chess games?
37 games by Hector Pinzon, from Nov 2013 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 Pinzon has played.
What does Hector Pinzon play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Hector Pinzon opens with 1.c4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hector Pinzon answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hector Pinzon play as White?
As White, Hector Pinzon's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hector Pinzon play as Black?
As Black, Hector Pinzon most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Hector Pinzon's FIDE rating?
Hector Pinzon is currently rated 1,711 in classical chess, 1,687 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,777 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Hector Pinzon played?
Our database contains 37 games by Hector Pinzon, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 1 draws, 25 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hector Pinzon?
37 games by Hector Pinzon 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.