Prepare against Nicolas Barrera Pinilla
Colombia · World #114,436 classical · FIDE ID 144409958
When preparing against Nicolas Barrera Pinilla, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon as Black, 38.1% over 21 games.
Our database contains 118 games by Nicolas Barrera Pinilla, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Barrera Pinilla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Barrera Pinilla 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 | 1,689 | 1,708 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,787 | 1,838 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,691 | 1,823 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 50 | 13 | 54 | 42.4% |
| As White | 56 | 28 | 5 | 22 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 62 | 22 | 8 | 32 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Barrera Pinilla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Barrera Pinilla's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 69.6% | 67.9% |
| d4 | 17 | 30.4% | 26.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 67.9% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Pinilla usually continues Nf3 (86.4% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Pinilla usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Pinilla usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 26.5% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Pinilla usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Pinilla usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (6% of these games) — Pinilla usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 90.9% | 47.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Nicolas Barrera Pinilla's chess games
All 118 games by Nicolas Barrera Pinilla in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Sep 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: 50 wins, 13 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Carlos Eduardo Cardozo Munar | 2,081 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 7mo | A45 |
| Apr 2024 | Fernando Estrella Becerra | 1,916 | ch-Bogota District | B08 |
| Mar 2026 | Andres Camilo Torres Buitrago | 1,895 | Circuito Cundinamarca Tocancipa | Maestros | B03 |
| May 2024 | Diego Lopez Cardona | 1,889 | 18th American Continental | D02 |
| Jun 2025 | Isauro Bustos Acosta | 1,848 | IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido Alekhine | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,691 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,699 |
| Intercolegiados Distritales Colombia 2026 | Blitz | Juvenil Masculino | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,017 |
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,515 |
| Bogota Empresas Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,743 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido Alekhine | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,803 |
| IRT Rapido Kallpa | Tigran Petrossian | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,863 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 3er | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Barrera Pinilla's chess games?
118 games by Nicolas Barrera Pinilla, from Aug 2022 to Sep 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 Nicolas Barrera Pinilla has played.
What does Nicolas Barrera Pinilla play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Nicolas Barrera Pinilla opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Barrera Pinilla answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Barrera Pinilla play as White?
As White, Nicolas Barrera Pinilla's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Barrera Pinilla play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Barrera Pinilla most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Nicolas Barrera Pinilla's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Barrera Pinilla is currently rated 1,689 in classical chess, 1,787 in rapid and 1,691 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,708 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Nicolas Barrera Pinilla played?
Our database contains 118 games by Nicolas Barrera Pinilla, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 13 draws, 54 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Barrera Pinilla?
118 games by Nicolas Barrera Pinilla 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.