Prepare against Joel Pimentel
IM · PHL · World #3,476 classical · FIDE ID 5204860
Our database contains 95 games by Joel Pimentel, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joel Pimentel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joel Pimentel 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 | 2,320 | 2,320 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,340 | 2,368 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,428 | 2,429 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 35.8% |
| As White | 47 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 48 | 20 | 13 | 15 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joel Pimentel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joel Pimentel's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 78.7% | 40.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 10.6% | 80.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.4% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 40.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Pimentel usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Pimentel usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Pimentel usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Pimentel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Pimentel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 50.0% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Joel Pimentel's chess games
All 95 games by Joel Pimentel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 34 wins, 29 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Roven Vogel | 2,551 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A09 |
| Aug 2025 | Adham Fawzy | 2,502 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | A36 |
| Nov 2015 | Deepan Chakkravarthy J. | 2,479 | Olongapo City Puregold Open | A25 |
| Nov 2015 | Rogelio Jr Antonio | 2,478 | Olongapo City Puregold Open | A47 |
| Aug 2025 | Laurenz Borrmann | 2,403 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PHI | 2021 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,271 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,472 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,340 |
| 12th Asian Continental Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,290 |
| Bacolod Negros Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,106 |
| ch-ASEAN U20 13th | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,412 |
| Olongapo City Puregold Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,444 |
| Manila PSC Cup | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joel Pimentel's chess games?
95 games by Joel Pimentel, from Oct 2007 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 Joel Pimentel has played.
What does Joel Pimentel play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Joel Pimentel opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joel Pimentel answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Joel Pimentel play as White?
As White, Joel Pimentel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joel Pimentel play as Black?
As Black, Joel Pimentel most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Joel Pimentel's FIDE rating?
Joel Pimentel is currently rated 2,320 in classical chess, 2,340 in rapid and 2,428 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Joel Pimentel played?
Our database contains 95 games by Joel Pimentel, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 29 draws, 32 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joel Pimentel?
95 games by Joel Pimentel 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.