Prepare against Alcides Pena
Colombia · World #119,087 classical · FIDE ID 4432258
When preparing against Alcides Pena, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 243 games by Alcides Pena, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alcides Pena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alcides Pena 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 | 1,676 | 1,875 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 1,819 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 243 | 89 | 19 | 135 | 36.6% |
| As White | 123 | 51 | 10 | 62 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 120 | 38 | 9 | 73 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alcides Pena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alcides Pena's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 99 | 80.5% | 48.0% |
| e4 | 24 | 19.5% | 35.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Pena usually continues c4 (42.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pena usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Pena usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 35.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Pena usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Pena usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pena usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 69 | 92.0% | 37.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 8.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 91.9% | 35.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
Alcides Pena's chess games
All 243 games by Alcides Pena in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 89 wins, 19 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 0/1/10 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Daniel Rendon | 2,076 | Medellin Easter Open | C55 |
| Aug 2017 | Manuel Olarte Ospina | 2,054 | 24th Medellin Flores Open | A45 |
| Jun 2019 | Juan Manuel Ramos Ariza | 2,035 | Medellin Aristizabal Cup | A52 |
| Dec 2015 | Luis Fernando Rosero Zapata | 2,034 | Medellin Navideno Open | D37 |
| Jan 2015 | Elvert Hernandez | 2,028 | Medellin Easter Open | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2020 | 31 | 14 | 1,627 |
| Medellin Navideno Open | 2016 | 21 | 8 | 1,810 |
| ch-COL sf | 2018 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,776 |
| COL pre olympic sf1 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,804 |
| 25th Medellin Flores Open | 2018 | 8 | 1 | 1,631 |
| Antioquia Open B | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,677 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,784 |
| Medellin Antioquia Cup | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,852 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alcides Pena's chess games?
243 games by Alcides Pena, from Jan 2013 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 Alcides Pena has played.
What does Alcides Pena play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Alcides Pena opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alcides Pena answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Alcides Pena play as White?
As White, Alcides Pena's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alcides Pena play as Black?
As Black, Alcides Pena most often plays: Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Alcides Pena's FIDE rating?
Alcides Pena is currently rated 1,676 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,875 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Alcides Pena played?
Our database contains 243 games by Alcides Pena, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 19 draws, 135 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alcides Pena?
243 games by Alcides Pena 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.