Prepare against Jorge Picado
NIC · World #18,442 classical · FIDE ID 6100376
Our database contains 355 games by Jorge Picado, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jorge Picado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jorge Picado 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 | 2,071 | 2,262 | Oct 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,187 | Apr 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,269 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 355 | 172 | 101 | 81 | 48.5% |
| As White | 175 | 77 | 59 | 39 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 180 | 95 | 42 | 42 | 52.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jorge Picado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jorge Picado's side.
First moves as White (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 65.7% | 62.6% |
| c4 | 43 | 24.6% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 14 | 8.0% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 62.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Picado usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Picado usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Picado usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Picado usually continues Nc3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Picado usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Picado usually continues e4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 57.7% | 57.8% |
| c6 | 13 | 16.7% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 13 | 16.7% | 76.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 16 | 25.0% | 78.1% |
| e6 | 13 | 20.3% | 53.8% |
| f5 | 6 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.8% | 60.0% |
Jorge Picado's chess games
All 355 games by Jorge Picado 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: 172 wins, 101 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 23 | 12/9/2 | 52.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 29 | 14/4/11 | 48.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,560 | 5th Alajuela Open | A22 |
| May 2017 | Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez | 2,402 | 26th Guillermo Garcia Memorial-C | B38 |
| Mar 2012 | Hector Leyva | 2,377 | ch-NCA | D53 |
| Sep 2016 | Andres Jesus Guerrero Vargas | 2,313 | Porlamar Virgen del Valle | B41 |
| Feb 2014 | Ricardo1 Garcia | 2,307 | Managua Guido Memorial | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NCA | 2020 | 61 | 38.5 | 2,211 |
| chT-NCA Final | 2021 | 35 | 24.5 | 2,127 |
| ch-NCA sf | 2022 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,956 |
| Managua Ramirez de Arellano Memorial | 2020 | 16 | 14 | 2,170 |
| Managua Hurtado Memorial | 2021 | 14 | 7 | 2,130 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,104 |
| ch-NCA final | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,978 |
| Managua Guido Memorial 10th | 2013 | 10 | 7 | 2,195 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Carlos Davila (16 games) · Marcos Ortiz (13 games) · Rommel Castillo (11 games) · Rene Antonio Pilarte Tijerino (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jorge Picado's chess games?
355 games by Jorge Picado, 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 Jorge Picado has played.
What does Jorge Picado play on the first move as White?
Across 175 games with White in our database, Jorge Picado opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jorge Picado answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Jorge Picado play as White?
As White, Jorge Picado's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 52.2% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jorge Picado play as Black?
As Black, Jorge Picado most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Horwitz Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Jorge Picado's FIDE rating?
Jorge Picado is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Oct 2020).
How many games has Jorge Picado played?
Our database contains 355 games by Jorge Picado, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 101 draws, 81 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jorge Picado?
355 games by Jorge Picado 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.