Prepare against Juan Pablo Pichuaga
CM · URY · World #32,376 classical · FIDE ID 3000451
Our database contains 210 games by Juan Pablo Pichuaga, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Pablo Pichuaga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Pablo Pichuaga 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 | 1,972 | 2,184 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,030 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,043 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 210 | 68 | 76 | 66 | 32.4% |
| As White | 110 | 40 | 36 | 34 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 100 | 28 | 40 | 32 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Pablo Pichuaga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Pablo Pichuaga's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 65.5% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 28 | 25.5% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.2% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Pichuaga usually continues Nc3 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Pichuaga usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Pichuaga usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Pichuaga usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Pichuaga usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Pichuaga usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 39.7% | 43.5% |
| e6 | 16 | 27.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 8.6% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.6% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 33.3% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 23.3% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 7 | 23.3% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 16.7% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Juan Pablo Pichuaga's chess games
All 210 games by Juan Pablo Pichuaga in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 68 wins, 76 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 10/11/9 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Enrique Manuel Scarella | 2,330 | 3rd Santiago Magistral | B02 |
| Mar 2019 | Gabriel Kimelman | 2,252 | ch-URU sf | A80 |
| Jan 2001 | Jaime Escofet Fernandez | 2,224 | ch-URU playoff | C98 |
| Jan 1996 | Enrique Baker | 2,195 | 3rd Santiago Magistral | B12 |
| Feb 2025 | Daniel Izquierdo | 2,069 | 8th Montevideo Open 2025 | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2022 | 37 | 19.5 | 1,969 |
| ch-URU | 2000 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,179 |
| 3rd Santiago Magistral | 1996 | 12 | 3 | 2,143 |
| 11th American Continental | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 1,983 |
| Sao Jose de Rio Preto-B | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,058 |
| 7th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,906 |
| Montevideo zt 2.5 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| 3rd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Pablo Pichuaga's chess games?
210 games by Juan Pablo Pichuaga, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Pablo Pichuaga has played.
What does Juan Pablo Pichuaga play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Juan Pablo Pichuaga opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Pablo Pichuaga answers 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games).
What openings does Juan Pablo Pichuaga play as White?
As White, Juan Pablo Pichuaga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Pablo Pichuaga play as Black?
As Black, Juan Pablo Pichuaga most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Juan Pablo Pichuaga's FIDE rating?
Juan Pablo Pichuaga is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Juan Pablo Pichuaga played?
Our database contains 210 games by Juan Pablo Pichuaga, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 76 draws, 66 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Pablo Pichuaga?
210 games by Juan Pablo Pichuaga 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.