Prepare against Alexander Pena Riasco
FM · Colombia · World #14,551 classical · FIDE ID 4403339
Our database contains 355 games by Alexander Pena Riasco, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Pena Riasco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Pena Riasco 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 | 2,110 | 2,313 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 2,120 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 2,144 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 355 | 163 | 66 | 126 | 45.9% |
| As White | 181 | 89 | 33 | 59 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 174 | 74 | 33 | 67 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 71.8% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 49 | 27.1% | 56.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Riasco usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Riasco usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Riasco usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Riasco usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Riasco usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Riasco usually continues d5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 54 | 62.8% | 59.3% |
| c5 | 29 | 33.7% | 53.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 66.1% | 52.4% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 30.6% | 28.9% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
Alexander Pena Riasco's chess games
All 355 games by Alexander Pena Riasco in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 163 wins, 66 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| D00 | London System | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 50 | 22/14/14 | 44.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 35 | 14/4/17 | 40.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez | 2,440 | Alzira | B48 |
| Jan 2013 | Tadeas Kriebel | 2,369 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | B90 |
| Aug 2014 | Abel Carrascoso Morales | 2,342 | 48th Mislata Open A | B77 |
| May 2009 | Jose Vicente Pallardo Lozoya | 2,342 | 2nd Manises | B90 |
| Feb 2009 | Juan Antonio Toledano Llinares | 2,334 | chT-Valencia Honor | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo Stjernens Open | 2016 | 15 | 10.5 | 1,811 |
| 30th Barbera del Valles Open A | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,172 |
| 15th Mislata Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,311 |
| 47th Mislata Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,109 |
| Alzira | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,231 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| Valencia Manises Open A | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,108 |
| 29th Cullera Open A | 2012 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,300 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Pena Riasco's chess games?
355 games by Alexander Pena Riasco, from Jan 2005 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 Alexander Pena Riasco has played.
What does Alexander Pena Riasco play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Alexander Pena Riasco opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Pena Riasco answers 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Alexander Pena Riasco play as White?
As White, Alexander Pena Riasco's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate); London System (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Pena Riasco play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Pena Riasco most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (50 games, 44.0% win rate); Slav Defense (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Alexander Pena Riasco's FIDE rating?
Alexander Pena Riasco is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,313 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Alexander Pena Riasco played?
Our database contains 355 games by Alexander Pena Riasco, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 66 draws, 126 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Pena Riasco?
355 games by Alexander Pena Riasco 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.