Prepare against Alfredo Pena Canapa
URY · World #45,357 classical · FIDE ID 3003140
When preparing against Alfredo Pena Canapa, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 30.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 331 games by Alfredo Pena Canapa, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alfredo Pena Canapa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alfredo Pena Canapa 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 | 1,912 | 1,926 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 331 | 152 | 47 | 132 | 45.9% |
| As White | 160 | 88 | 24 | 48 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 171 | 64 | 23 | 84 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alfredo Pena Canapa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alfredo Pena Canapa's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 109 | 68.1% | 59.2% |
| e4 | 35 | 21.9% | 72.9% |
| b3 | 9 | 5.6% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.8% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Canapa usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Canapa usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Canapa usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 72.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Canapa usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Canapa usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Canapa usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 61.2% | 44.2% |
| e5 | 24 | 28.2% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 7 | 8.2% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 80.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 14.5% | 22.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Alfredo Pena Canapa's chess games
All 331 games by Alfredo Pena Canapa in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 152 wins, 47 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 29 | 20/2/7 | 69.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E01 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 30 | 9/5/16 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 10/5/11 | 38.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Luis Sanguinetti | 2,202 | Montevideo Trebejos Autumn Open | B38 |
| Jul 2018 | Guillermo Carvalho | 2,181 | Montevideo Trebejos Open 07 | D34 |
| Jan 2020 | Sebastian Granara Barreto | 2,132 | Montevideo Trebejos Grand Prix | A04 |
| Feb 2018 | Gustavo Bernal | 2,113 | 2nd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | D11 |
| Jun 2018 | Christian Avgoustopoulos | 2,110 | 14th American Continental | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2022 | 35 | 16.5 | 1,814 |
| 11th Montevideo Trebejos Open | 2021 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,794 |
| Montevideo Trebejos Open 03 | 2022 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,952 |
| Montevideo Trebejos Autumn Open | 2023 | 13 | 10 | 2,046 |
| Montevideo Trebejos Verano Open | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 1,851 |
| 11th American Continental | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,983 |
| 14th American Continental | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,829 |
| chTA-URU | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,730 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alfredo Pena Canapa's chess games?
331 games by Alfredo Pena Canapa, from Aug 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 Alfredo Pena Canapa has played.
What does Alfredo Pena Canapa play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Alfredo Pena Canapa opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alfredo Pena Canapa answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Alfredo Pena Canapa play as White?
As White, Alfredo Pena Canapa's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (29 games, 69.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Torre Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alfredo Pena Canapa play as Black?
As Black, Alfredo Pena Canapa most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Alfredo Pena Canapa's FIDE rating?
Alfredo Pena Canapa is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Alfredo Pena Canapa played?
Our database contains 331 games by Alfredo Pena Canapa, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 47 draws, 132 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alfredo Pena Canapa?
331 games by Alfredo Pena Canapa 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.