Prepare against Andrea Pennica
Italy · World #24,981 classical · FIDE ID 2816828
When preparing against Andrea Pennica, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 65 games by Andrea Pennica, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrea Pennica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrea Pennica 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 | 2,018 | 2,109 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 1,997 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 23 | 12 | 30 | 35.4% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrea Pennica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrea Pennica's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 45.7% | 46.9% |
| e4 | 14 | 40.0% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.6% | 16.7% |
| c3 | 2 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Pennica usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Pennica usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 60.7% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Pennica usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Pennica usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Pennica usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Andrea Pennica's chess games
All 65 games by Andrea Pennica in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 23 wins, 12 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | VS. Raahul | 2,333 | 59th Wch U20 | C14 |
| Mar 2023 | Nejc Herega | 2,214 | 27th Nova Gorica Open | A47 |
| Mar 2023 | Nicolo Pasini | 2,209 | 27th Nova Gorica Open | C15 |
| Oct 2022 | Dragan Stankovic | 2,181 | 59th Wch U20 | D52 |
| Oct 2022 | Itay Sitbon | 2,133 | 59th Wch U20 | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,074 |
| 27th Nova Gorica Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,154 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,995 |
| ch-ITA U20 sf | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,844 |
| 22nd Gioiosa Marea Open | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 2,071 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,058 |
| 6th Padova del Santo Open A | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,032 |
| 24th Olbia CIG U16 | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,736 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrea Pennica's chess games?
65 games by Andrea Pennica, from Jul 2015 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 Andrea Pennica has played.
What does Andrea Pennica play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Andrea Pennica opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrea Pennica answers 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Andrea Pennica play as White?
As White, Andrea Pennica's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrea Pennica play as Black?
As Black, Andrea Pennica most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Andrea Pennica's FIDE rating?
Andrea Pennica is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Andrea Pennica played?
Our database contains 65 games by Andrea Pennica, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 12 draws, 30 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrea Pennica?
65 games by Andrea Pennica 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.