Prepare against Amleto Penzo
Italy · World #92,874 classical · FIDE ID 807680
When preparing against Amleto Penzo, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 102 games by Amleto Penzo, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Amleto Penzo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Amleto Penzo 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 | 1,750 | 1,847 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 35 | 36 | 31 | 34.3% |
| As White | 50 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 52 | 16 | 21 | 15 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Amleto Penzo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Amleto Penzo's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 96.0% | 52.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 52.1% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Penzo usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Penzo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Penzo usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Penzo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Penzo usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 89.7% | 57.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Amleto Penzo's chess games
All 102 games by Amleto Penzo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 35 wins, 36 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 1/7/5 | 7.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Stefano Bacchini | 2,040 | 14th Cavarzere Open | D04 |
| Oct 2016 | Stefano Zanirato | 1,897 | 11th Chioggia Open B | A40 |
| May 2011 | Giuseppe Megna | 1,890 | Mogliano Veneto Open B 32nd | E81 |
| Apr 2011 | Davide Dussin | 1,872 | Mogliano Veneto Open B 32nd | B07 |
| Oct 2016 | Alessandro Desideri | 1,866 | 11th Chioggia Open B | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Arco Christmas Open | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,677 |
| 15th Padova Open B | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,767 |
| Mogliano Veneto Open B 34th | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,579 |
| 14th Cavarzere Open | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,853 |
| ch-Venice Province 71st | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,759 |
| 11th Chioggia Open B | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,934 |
| 13th Chioggia Open B | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,778 |
| 03rd Chioggia Open A | 2008 | 5 | 1 | 1,680 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amleto Penzo's chess games?
102 games by Amleto Penzo, from Apr 2008 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 Amleto Penzo has played.
What does Amleto Penzo play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Amleto Penzo opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amleto Penzo answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Amleto Penzo play as White?
As White, Amleto Penzo's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Amleto Penzo play as Black?
As Black, Amleto Penzo most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Amleto Penzo's FIDE rating?
Amleto Penzo is currently rated 1,750 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Amleto Penzo played?
Our database contains 102 games by Amleto Penzo, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 36 draws, 31 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amleto Penzo?
102 games by Amleto Penzo 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.