César Ignacio Pinares Tamayo (Latin American Spanish: [ˈsesaɾ piˈnaɾes]; born 23 May 1991) is a Chilean footballer who plays for Primera División club Universidad Católica and the Chile national team as a midfielder.

Born in Santiago de Chile, Pinares started his career at Colo-Colo.

He spent 1+1⁄2 season in Chievo's Primavera under-20 team.

On 31 August 2011, he left for Lega Pro Prima Divisione club Triestina.

[2] Pinares had played in 2011 South American Youth Championship.