Prepare against Sergio Minero Pineda
IM · CRI · World #3,190 classical · FIDE ID 6500374
When preparing against Sergio Minero Pineda, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 29.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 488 games by Sergio Minero Pineda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Minero Pineda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Minero Pineda 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 | 2,330 | 2,440 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,372 | 2,374 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,384 | 2,384 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 488 | 241 | 151 | 96 | 49.4% |
| As White | 252 | 134 | 82 | 36 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 236 | 107 | 69 | 60 | 45.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Minero Pineda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Minero Pineda's side.
First moves as White (252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 150 | 59.5% | 66.3% |
| Nf3 | 94 | 37.3% | 74.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.6% | 87.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 66.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Pineda usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Pineda usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Pineda usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 74.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Pineda usually continues c4 (80.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Pineda usually continues d4 (69.4% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Pineda usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 104 | 95.4% | 65.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 97.7% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Sergio Minero Pineda's chess games
All 488 games by Sergio Minero Pineda 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: 241 wins, 151 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 39 | 14/16/9 | 35.9% |
| A39 | English Opening | 36 | 25/8/3 | 69.4% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 32 | 15/12/5 | 46.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 24 | 14/5/5 | 58.3% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 11/4/1 | 68.8% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35 | 15/10/10 | 42.9% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 30 | 18/4/8 | 60.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A38 | English Opening | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Nikola Mitkov | 2,552 | San Salvador Open | C11 |
| Jan 2003 | Alejandro Hoffman | 2,506 | 9th Aceimar Open | E61 |
| Dec 2022 | Lelys Stanley Martinez Duany | 2,505 | San Jose Gutierrez Mangel Cup | A56 |
| Jan 1990 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,475 | Merlo U20 | E69 |
| May 2004 | Erling Mortensen | 2,450 | 5th Canarias en Red prel | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRI | 2020 | 108 | 85.5 | 2,454 |
| chT-CRI | 2012 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,420 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 1991 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,369 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,447 |
| Ciego de Avila | 1996 | 13 | 7 | 2,389 |
| ch-CRI 68th | 2005 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,349 |
| San Salvador Open | 2003 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,536 |
| ch-CRI 76th | 2013 | 12 | 7 | 2,317 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexis Murillo Tsijli (23 games) · Bernal Gonzalez Acosta (18 games) · Leonardo Valdes Romero (17 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Minero Pineda's chess games?
488 games by Sergio Minero Pineda, 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 Sergio Minero Pineda has played.
What does Sergio Minero Pineda play on the first move as White?
Across 252 games with White in our database, Sergio Minero Pineda opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Minero Pineda answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Sergio Minero Pineda play as White?
As White, Sergio Minero Pineda's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (39 games, 35.9% win rate); English Opening (36 games, 69.4% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 46.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 252 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Minero Pineda play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Minero Pineda most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (35 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (30 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (24 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 236 games.
What is Sergio Minero Pineda's FIDE rating?
Sergio Minero Pineda is currently rated 2,330 in classical chess, 2,372 in rapid and 2,384 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,440 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Sergio Minero Pineda played?
Our database contains 488 games by Sergio Minero Pineda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 241 wins, 151 draws, 96 losses (49.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Minero Pineda?
488 games by Sergio Minero Pineda 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.