Prepare against Juan Jose Pineda
FM · NIC · World #36,281 classical · FIDE ID 6100465
When preparing against Juan Jose Pineda, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 146 games by Juan Jose Pineda, covering Jul 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Juan Jose Pineda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Jose Pineda 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 | 1,954 | 2,192 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,139 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 2,139 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 53 | 45 | 48 | 36.3% |
| As White | 68 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 78 | 31 | 22 | 25 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Jose Pineda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Jose Pineda's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 98.5% | 50.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Pineda usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Pineda usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Pineda usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 91.4% | 60.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.6% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 100.0% | 53.4% |
Juan Jose Pineda's chess games
All 146 games by Juan Jose Pineda in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 53 wins, 45 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Bernardo Roselli Mailhe | 2,434 | Olympiad-42 | E61 |
| May 2014 | Carlos Davila | 2,313 | Managua Sub zt 2.3 | C60 |
| May 2014 | Winston Darwin Cu Hor | 2,276 | Managua Sub zt 2.3 | E97 |
| Dec 2011 | William Alfaro Caracas | 2,231 | 12th Managua Hurtado Memorial | D01 |
| May 2017 | Jorge Ernesto Giron | 2,214 | San Salvador zt 2.3 | B99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NCA | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 2,089 |
| ch-NCA final | 2016 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,354 |
| 16th American Continental | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,967 |
| ch-PHI w | 2015 | 9 | 2 | 1,797 |
| ch-NCA Fase 2 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,987 |
| ch-NCA sf | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,875 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,288 |
| 1st Managua Dario Memorial-A | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Jose Pineda's chess games?
146 games by Juan Jose Pineda, from Jul 2003 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 Jose Pineda has played.
What does Juan Jose Pineda play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Juan Jose Pineda opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.h3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Jose Pineda answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Jose Pineda play as White?
As White, Juan Jose Pineda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Jose Pineda play as Black?
As Black, Juan Jose Pineda most often plays: Scotch Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Juan Jose Pineda's FIDE rating?
Juan Jose Pineda is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Juan Jose Pineda played?
Our database contains 146 games by Juan Jose Pineda, covering Jul 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 45 draws, 48 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Jose Pineda?
146 games by Juan Jose Pineda 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.