Prepare against Denis Penza
Ukraine · World #44,454 classical · FIDE ID 14124106
Our database contains 87 games by Denis Penza, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Denis Penza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Penza 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 | 1,916 | 2,019 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,984 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 2,180 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 21 | 28 | 38 | 24.1% |
| As White | 43 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 44 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Penza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Penza's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 90.7% | 46.2% |
| f4 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Penza usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Penza usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Penza usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Penza usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 95.5% | 45.2% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 93.8% | 26.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Denis Penza's chess games
All 87 games by Denis Penza in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 21 wins, 28 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 14 | 2/1/11 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Sergiy Volkov | 2,082 | ch-UKR sf | C02 |
| Dec 2006 | Vladislav Salabun | 2,035 | ch-UKR sf U20 | D00 |
| Aug 2020 | Roman Darda | 1,824 | 1st Kiev Shystarev Memorial | D10 |
| Jun 2021 | Dmitriy Shakhaylo | 1,772 | Mariupol CC 50th Aniversary | D14 |
| Aug 2020 | Misha Tonkoshkura | 1,621 | 1st Kiev Shystarev Memorial | D88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR sf U20 | 2007 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,060 |
| Yuzhny Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,220 |
| ch-UKR U18 sf | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,991 |
| 1st Kiev Shystarev Memorial | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,783 |
| Mariupol CC 50th Aniversary | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,965 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,107 |
| 58th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,696 |
| 58th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,480 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Penza's chess games?
87 games by Denis Penza, from Jul 2007 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 Denis Penza has played.
What does Denis Penza play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Denis Penza opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Penza answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nc6 (6% of games).
What openings does Denis Penza play as White?
As White, Denis Penza's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Penza play as Black?
As Black, Denis Penza most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Denis Penza's FIDE rating?
Denis Penza is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Denis Penza played?
Our database contains 87 games by Denis Penza, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 28 draws, 38 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Penza?
87 games by Denis Penza 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.