Prepare against Juan David Pai
FM · Colombia · World #20,179 classical · FIDE ID 4447468
When preparing against Juan David Pai, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 54.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 182 games by Juan David Pai, covering Apr 2015 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Juan David Pai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan David Pai 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 | 2,111 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,069 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 2,102 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 99 | 23 | 60 | 54.4% |
| As White | 91 | 55 | 10 | 26 | 60.4% |
| As Black | 91 | 44 | 13 | 34 | 48.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan David Pai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan David Pai's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 71.4% | 71.5% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 20.9% | 39.5% |
| f4 | 4 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 71.5% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Pai usually continues c4 (74.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Pai usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Pai usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 39.5% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Pai usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Pai usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Pai usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 74.5% | 61.8% |
| d6 | 8 | 15.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 9.8% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 90.0% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Juan David Pai's chess games
All 182 games by Juan David Pai in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - Nov 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: 99 wins, 23 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 25 | 15/3/7 | 60.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 24 | 13/0/11 | 54.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Alejandro Pardo | 2,270 | chT-COL rapid | D02 |
| Nov 2019 | Alexis Vargas Arteaga | 2,257 | chT-COL | C00 |
| Oct 2022 | Julian Martinez | 2,180 | chT-COL Blitz | B40 |
| Nov 2018 | Bernardo Andres Henao | 2,169 | ch-COL | D07 |
| Nov 2018 | Luis Fernando Corredor Rengifo | 2,158 | ch-COL | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-COL | 2022 | 17 | 9 | 2,016 |
| ch-COL Superate B | 2015 | 16 | 9 | 1,807 |
| Bogota Superate Intercol Adv | 2014 | 13 | 8 | 1,725 |
| COL pre olympic sf2 | 2019 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,093 |
| ch-COL | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,173 |
| 24th Medellin Flores Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,059 |
| 21st chT-COL | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,126 |
| chT-COL rapid | 2019 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,942 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan David Pai's chess games?
182 games by Juan David Pai, from Apr 2015 to Nov 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 Juan David Pai has played.
What does Juan David Pai play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Juan David Pai opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan David Pai answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Juan David Pai play as White?
As White, Juan David Pai's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan David Pai play as Black?
As Black, Juan David Pai most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Juan David Pai's FIDE rating?
Juan David Pai is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Juan David Pai played?
Our database contains 182 games by Juan David Pai, covering Apr 2015 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 23 draws, 60 losses (54.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan David Pai?
182 games by Juan David Pai 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.