Prepare against Nelson Pinal Borges
IM · Dominican Republic · World #5,348 classical · FIDE ID 3500594
When preparing against Nelson Pinal Borges, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 30 games by Nelson Pinal Borges, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Nelson Pinal Borges's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nelson Pinal Borges 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 | 2,265 | 2,333 | Jul 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,374 | 2,374 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 36.7% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nelson Pinal Borges's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nelson Pinal Borges's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Borges usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Borges usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Borges usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Nelson Pinal Borges's chess games
All 30 games by Nelson Pinal Borges in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 15 draws, 4 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera | 2,155 | Pan-American Championship Masters & Seniors 2026 | Blitz | B30 |
| Oct 2026 | Javier Antonio Torres | 2,068 | Pan-American Championship Masters & Seniors 2026 | 65+ | A11 |
| Oct 2026 | Jorge Alexander Martinez | 2,040 | Pan-American Championship Masters & Seniors 2026 | Blitz | A15 |
| Oct 2026 | Daniel Gonzalez Mesa | 1,972 | Pan-American Championship Masters & Seniors 2026 | 65+ | A20 |
| Oct 2026 | Hector Velasquez | 1,932 | Pan-American Championship Masters & Seniors 2026 | 65+ | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pan-American Championship Masters & Seniors 2026 | 65+ | 2026 | 12 | 8 | 2,113 |
| Pan-American Championship Masters & Seniors 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,187 |
| III Torneo Internacional José Celso Barbosa | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,111 |
| III Torneo Internacional José Celso Barbosa | Grupo A | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,774 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nelson Pinal Borges's chess games?
30 games by Nelson Pinal Borges, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Nelson Pinal Borges has played.
What does Nelson Pinal Borges play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Nelson Pinal Borges opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nelson Pinal Borges answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Nelson Pinal Borges play as White?
As White, Nelson Pinal Borges's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nelson Pinal Borges play as Black?
As Black, Nelson Pinal Borges most often plays: King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Nelson Pinal Borges's FIDE rating?
Nelson Pinal Borges is currently rated 2,265 in classical chess and 2,374 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Nelson Pinal Borges played?
Our database contains 30 games by Nelson Pinal Borges, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 15 draws, 4 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nelson Pinal Borges?
30 games by Nelson Pinal Borges 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.