Prepare against Paulo Pinho
PRT · World #17,184 classical · FIDE ID 1900498
Our database contains 605 games by Paulo Pinho, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paulo Pinho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paulo Pinho 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 | 2,083 | 2,272 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,176 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,097 | 2,244 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 605 | 261 | 94 | 250 | 43.1% |
| As White | 298 | 141 | 53 | 104 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 307 | 120 | 41 | 146 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paulo Pinho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paulo Pinho's side.
First moves as White (298 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 288 | 96.6% | 56.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Pinho usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Pinho usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Pinho usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (80% of these games) — Pinho usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Pinho usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 157 | 99.4% | 51.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 61.9% | 49.0% |
| f5 | 32 | 38.1% | 28.1% |
Paulo Pinho's chess games
All 605 games by Paulo Pinho 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: 261 wins, 94 draws, 250 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 46 | 24/7/15 | 52.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 45 | 19/7/19 | 42.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 19/5/8 | 59.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 27 | 13/5/9 | 48.1% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 85 | 38/9/38 | 44.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 46 | 18/8/20 | 39.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 37 | 8/4/25 | 21.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1998 | Kevin Spraggett | 2,565 | chT-POR | A64 |
| Apr 2014 | Alberto Andres Gonzalez | 2,537 | Coimbra Open | E00 |
| Jan 2013 | Pia Cramling | 2,518 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | A56 |
| Aug 2021 | Vojtech Zwardon | 2,466 | Guimaraes Open | A36 |
| Nov 2010 | Jose Cubas | 2,463 | 7th Figueira da Foz Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 2022 | 42 | 12.5 | 2,145 |
| ch-POR | 2011 | 36 | 18 | 2,245 |
| ch-POR sf | 1998 | 18 | 12 | 2,358 |
| Mondariz Open | 1997 | 17 | 7 | 2,316 |
| Coimbra Open | 2015 | 12 | 8 | 2,145 |
| Odivelas 2nd | 2001 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,137 |
| 1st Odivelas | 2000 | 11 | 3 | 2,156 |
| ch-Lisbon | 1993 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,235 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paulo Pinho's chess games?
605 games by Paulo Pinho, 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 Paulo Pinho has played.
What does Paulo Pinho play on the first move as White?
Across 298 games with White in our database, Paulo Pinho opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paulo Pinho answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...f5 (38% of games).
What openings does Paulo Pinho play as White?
As White, Paulo Pinho's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (46 games, 52.2% win rate); Catalan (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (32 games, 59.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 298 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paulo Pinho play as Black?
As Black, Paulo Pinho most often plays: Sicilian (85 games, 44.7% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (46 games, 39.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (37 games, 21.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 307 games.
What is Paulo Pinho's FIDE rating?
Paulo Pinho is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 2,097 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Paulo Pinho played?
Our database contains 605 games by Paulo Pinho, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 261 wins, 94 draws, 250 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paulo Pinho?
605 games by Paulo Pinho 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.