Prepare against Hernan Martinez Paipa
Colombia · World #97,163 classical · FIDE ID 4412818
When preparing against Hernan Martinez Paipa, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 50.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 237 games by Hernan Martinez Paipa, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hernan Martinez Paipa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hernan Martinez Paipa 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 | 1,738 | 1,967 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,896 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,940 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 97 | 33 | 107 | 40.9% |
| As White | 119 | 52 | 14 | 53 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 118 | 45 | 19 | 54 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hernan Martinez Paipa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hernan Martinez Paipa's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 86.6% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 15 | 12.6% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Paipa usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Paipa usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Paipa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Paipa usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Paipa usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Paipa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 58.6% | 48.8% |
| c6 | 21 | 30.0% | 54.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 54.3% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 28.6% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 11.4% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
Hernan Martinez Paipa's chess games
All 237 games by Hernan Martinez Paipa in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 97 wins, 33 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Alejandro Rios Parra | 2,323 | COL pre olympic sf3 | B30 |
| Oct 2017 | Wilson Guillermo Palencia Morales | 2,320 | 3rd Uni De Paula Santander Open | C01 |
| Aug 2019 | Jorge Alexander Martinez | 2,219 | Uni De Paula Santander Open 4th | B28 |
| Sep 2015 | Victor Marco Obregon Peralta | 2,140 | 1st Ocana Open | B35 |
| Dec 2014 | Pablo Sequeda Ramirez | 2,108 | Caracas Torbin Open | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-COL | 2019 | 15 | 5 | 1,800 |
| ch-COL Amateur U2000 | 2020 | 12 | 5 | 1,803 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,790 |
| COL pre olympic sf3 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,929 |
| COL pre olympic sf2 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,668 |
| ch-COL sf1 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,784 |
| ch-COL U2000 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,745 |
| ch-COL | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,644 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hernan Martinez Paipa's chess games?
237 games by Hernan Martinez Paipa, from Oct 2008 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 Hernan Martinez Paipa has played.
What does Hernan Martinez Paipa play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Hernan Martinez Paipa opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hernan Martinez Paipa answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Hernan Martinez Paipa play as White?
As White, Hernan Martinez Paipa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hernan Martinez Paipa play as Black?
As Black, Hernan Martinez Paipa most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Hernan Martinez Paipa's FIDE rating?
Hernan Martinez Paipa is currently rated 1,738 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,967 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Hernan Martinez Paipa played?
Our database contains 237 games by Hernan Martinez Paipa, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 33 draws, 107 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hernan Martinez Paipa?
237 games by Hernan Martinez Paipa 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.