Prepare against Pablo Barrionuevo
IM · Argentina · World #4,779 classical · FIDE ID 110566
Our database contains 1,401 games by Pablo Barrionuevo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pablo Barrionuevo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pablo Barrionuevo 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 | 2,279 | 2,401 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,248 | 2,299 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,269 | 2,328 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,401 | 623 | 212 | 566 | 44.5% |
| As White | 701 | 349 | 99 | 253 | 49.8% |
| As Black | 700 | 274 | 113 | 313 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pablo Barrionuevo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pablo Barrionuevo's side.
First moves as White (701 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 432 | 61.6% | 55.4% |
| e4 | 182 | 26.0% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 66 | 9.4% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 2.7% | 68.4% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Barrionuevo usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Barrionuevo usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Barrionuevo usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Barrionuevo usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Barrionuevo usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Barrionuevo usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (334 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 110 | 32.9% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 109 | 32.6% | 41.3% |
| e5 | 82 | 24.6% | 51.8% |
| e6 | 28 | 8.4% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 126 | 58.9% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 80 | 37.4% | 59.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Pablo Barrionuevo's chess games
All 1,401 games by Pablo Barrionuevo 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: 623 wins, 212 draws, 566 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 60 | 33/5/22 | 55.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 59 | 27/7/25 | 45.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 37 | 18/7/12 | 48.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 31 | 16/4/11 | 51.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 16/3/10 | 55.2% |
| A45 | London System | 26 | 12/3/11 | 46.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 21 | 14/0/7 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 104 | 52/10/42 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 82 | 20/12/50 | 24.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 58 | 25/5/28 | 43.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 33 | 10/9/14 | 30.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 30 | 13/8/9 | 43.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 7/3/15 | 28.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Stelios Halkias | 2,556 | Titled Tue | A37 |
| Nov 2021 | Mikhail Demidov | 2,551 | Titled Tue | A10 |
| May 2012 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,532 | 1st Moron Panno Masters | A87 |
| Jun 2025 | Ruben Felgaer | 2,483 | BA CHESS BLITZ DGT GRAND PRIX | Etapa 3 | B51 |
| May 2013 | Pablo Ricardi | 2,481 | 2nd Moron Panno Masters | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 520 | 232 | 2,191 |
| chT-ARG | 2024 | 36 | 21 | 2,243 |
| Buenos Aires La Porta Cup | 2019 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,207 |
| ch-ARG U18 | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,235 |
| 100th ch-ARG | 2025 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,151 |
| 54th Villa Martelli ITT | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
| 85th ch-ARG | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,358 |
| Ramos Mejia Memorial | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,225 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Cristian Dolezal (12 games) · Andres Rodriguez Vila (12 games) · Lucas Liascovich (11 games) · Julian Sapienza (10 games) · Kevin Paveto (10 games) · Ernesto Real De Azua (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pablo Barrionuevo's chess games?
1,401 games by Pablo Barrionuevo, 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 Pablo Barrionuevo has played.
What does Pablo Barrionuevo play on the first move as White?
Across 701 games with White in our database, Pablo Barrionuevo opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pablo Barrionuevo answers 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Pablo Barrionuevo play as White?
As White, Pablo Barrionuevo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (60 games, 55.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (59 games, 45.8% win rate); Slav Defense (37 games, 48.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 701 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pablo Barrionuevo play as Black?
As Black, Pablo Barrionuevo most often plays: Pirc Defense (104 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (82 games, 24.4% win rate); Sicilian (58 games, 43.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 700 games.
What is Pablo Barrionuevo's FIDE rating?
Pablo Barrionuevo is currently rated 2,279 in classical chess, 2,248 in rapid and 2,269 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Pablo Barrionuevo played?
Our database contains 1,401 games by Pablo Barrionuevo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 623 wins, 212 draws, 566 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pablo Barrionuevo?
1,401 games by Pablo Barrionuevo 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.