Prepare against Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena
CM · Mexico · World #13,519 classical · FIDE ID 5117054
When preparing against Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 50 games by Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena 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 | 2,122 | 2,221 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,184 | 2,184 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,180 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 28.0% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 95.7% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pena usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Pena usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Pena usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Pena usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena's chess games
All 50 games by Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 14 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Simon K Williams | 2,431 | Titled Tue | D05 |
| Nov 2012 | Leandro Guerra Mojena | 2,382 | Mexico City UNAM Open | D84 |
| Aug 2014 | Fernando Henrique Oliveira | 2,178 | 13th ch-World University | A45 |
| May 2021 | Pablo Juan Jose Venegas Ocampo | 2,149 | FIDE World Cup Mexico Qual | E11 |
| Aug 2014 | Atsuhiko Kobayashi | 2,089 | 13th ch-World University | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th ch-World University | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,100 |
| FIDE World Cup Mexico Qual | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,146 |
| Brownsville UT RGV IM | 2016 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,035 |
| 66th Mexican Open | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 2,053 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,187 |
| ch-MEX U26 | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,157 |
| Mexico City UNAM Open | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 2,439 |
| Villahermosa Open 3rd | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena's chess games?
50 games by Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena, from May 2012 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 Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena has played.
What does Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena play as White?
As White, Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena play as Black?
As Black, Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena's FIDE rating?
Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess, 2,184 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena played?
Our database contains 50 games by Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena?
50 games by Eduardo Azael Ayala Pena 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.