Prepare against Samuel Paladines Pinzon
Colombia · World #23,920 classical · FIDE ID 4480970
Our database contains 167 games by Samuel Paladines Pinzon, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Paladines Pinzon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Paladines Pinzon 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 | 2,026 | 2,032 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,047 | 2,047 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 1,989 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 75 | 26 | 66 | 44.9% |
| As White | 81 | 42 | 14 | 25 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 86 | 33 | 12 | 41 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Paladines Pinzon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Paladines Pinzon's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 74.1% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 9.9% | 68.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Pinzon usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Pinzon usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Pinzon usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Pinzon usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Pinzon usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Pinzon usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 85.5% | 53.2% |
| e5 | 5 | 9.1% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 26.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 28.6% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
Samuel Paladines Pinzon's chess games
All 167 games by Samuel Paladines Pinzon in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 75 wins, 26 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 31 | 16/4/11 | 51.6% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Cristian Camilo Soto | 2,230 | Colombia Campeonato Nacional de Mayores | Rápido | Absoluto | B44 |
| May 2024 | Juan Antonio Villar Reymundo | 2,203 | 18th American Continental Blitz | A12 |
| Apr 2025 | Sergio Alejandro Ayala Delgado | 2,136 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | B22 |
| Mar 2026 | Alejandro Mora Munoz | 2,118 | Campeonato Nacional Sub 20 Colombia 2026 | ABSOLUTO | B94 |
| Aug 2026 | John Jairo Cifuentes | 2,114 | Semifinal De Mayores Absoluto Colombia 2026 | Open | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U14 | 2023 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,766 |
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,807 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,142 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,912 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,021 |
| ch-COL U10 | 2019 | 9 | 8 | 1,566 |
| ch-COL | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,512 |
| Colombia Nacional Rápidas y Blitz | Blitz Sub 18 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,691 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Paladines Pinzon's chess games?
167 games by Samuel Paladines Pinzon, from May 2018 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 Samuel Paladines Pinzon has played.
What does Samuel Paladines Pinzon play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Samuel Paladines Pinzon opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Paladines Pinzon answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Samuel Paladines Pinzon play as White?
As White, Samuel Paladines Pinzon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 90.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Paladines Pinzon play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Paladines Pinzon most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 51.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Samuel Paladines Pinzon's FIDE rating?
Samuel Paladines Pinzon is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 2,047 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Samuel Paladines Pinzon played?
Our database contains 167 games by Samuel Paladines Pinzon, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 26 draws, 66 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Paladines Pinzon?
167 games by Samuel Paladines Pinzon 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.