Prepare against Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti
IM · Ecuador · World #29,258 classical · FIDE ID 3600068
When preparing against Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 1,054 games by Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti 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 | 1,990 | 2,423 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,301 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,305 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,054 | 405 | 302 | 345 | 38.4% |
| As White | 525 | 225 | 164 | 136 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 529 | 180 | 138 | 209 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti's side.
First moves as White (525 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 290 | 55.2% | 64.0% |
| e4 | 153 | 29.1% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 61 | 11.6% | 50.8% |
| c4 | 18 | 3.4% | 44.4% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Gambarrotti usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Gambarrotti usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Gambarrotti usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gambarrotti usually continues Nf3 (46.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Gambarrotti usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gambarrotti usually continues d4 (63.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (281 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 145 | 51.6% | 43.1% |
| e5 | 65 | 23.1% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 60 | 21.4% | 42.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 134 | 86.5% | 51.1% |
| g6 | 13 | 8.4% | 34.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti's chess games
All 1,054 games by Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 405 wins, 302 draws, 345 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 46 | 24/8/14 | 52.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 44 | 21/14/9 | 47.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 36 | 18/12/6 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 31 | 14/9/8 | 45.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 18/4/3 | 72.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/10/6 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian | 74 | 25/10/37 | 33.8% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 12/6/16 | 35.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 30 | 15/7/8 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 28 | 9/13/6 | 32.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 4/11/8 | 17.4% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 23 | 12/3/8 | 52.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1998 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,570 | Olympiad-33 | B22 |
| Dec 2014 | Yusnel Bacallao Alonso | 2,543 | Bogota Navidad Open | A77 |
| Sep 2012 | Alder Escobar Forero | 2,483 | 1st San Cristobal Bolivar Open | C41 |
| May 2006 | Chen Zhu | 2,483 | Olympiad-37 | C07 |
| Jan 1997 | Rocio Vasquez Ramirez | 2,480 | 1st Quito Copa Saeta | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ECU | 2024 | 48 | 30 | 2,070 |
| Medellin | 2000 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,378 |
| Ibague Open | 2022 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,992 |
| 1st Quito Copa Saeta | 1997 | 15 | 5 | 2,227 |
| Manzanillo | 1991 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,246 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,415 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 14 | 5 | 2,287 |
| Capablanca Memorial Premier I 36th | 2001 | 13 | 3 | 2,214 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Maritza Arribas Robaina (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti's chess games?
1,054 games by Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti has played.
What does Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti play on the first move as White?
Across 525 games with White in our database, Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti play as White?
As White, Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (46 games, 52.2% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 47.7% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 525 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti play as Black?
As Black, Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti most often plays: Sicilian (74 games, 33.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 529 games.
What is Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti's FIDE rating?
Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti played?
Our database contains 1,054 games by Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 405 wins, 302 draws, 345 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti?
1,054 games by Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti 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.