Prepare against Faustino Marin Pena
Spain · World #95,034 classical · FIDE ID 2241986
When preparing against Faustino Marin Pena, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Faustino Marin Pena, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Faustino Marin Pena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Faustino Marin 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 | 1,744 | 1,814 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,686 | 1,787 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 8 | 17 | 32.4% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Faustino Marin Pena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Faustino Marin Pena's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Pena usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Pena usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Pena usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 50.0% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Faustino Marin Pena's chess games
All 37 games by Faustino Marin Pena in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Josep Lluis Fernandez Guevara | 1,762 | 23rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | E73 |
| Feb 2024 | Jordi Bota Carbo | 1,755 | 11th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | C90 |
| Feb 2023 | Tomas Bertolin Escriche | 1,652 | 10th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | A05 |
| Jul 2022 | Armando Eduardo Montemar Mendoza | 1,518 | 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | B17 |
| Jul 2023 | Ramon Gibert Juan | 1,487 | 23rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,565 |
| 11th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,675 |
| 10th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,561 |
| 23rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,609 |
| 14th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2023 | 4 | 0 | 1,447 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Faustino Marin Pena's chess games?
37 games by Faustino Marin Pena, from Feb 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 Faustino Marin Pena has played.
What does Faustino Marin Pena play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Faustino Marin Pena opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Faustino Marin Pena answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Faustino Marin Pena play as White?
As White, Faustino Marin Pena's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Faustino Marin Pena play as Black?
As Black, Faustino Marin Pena most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Faustino Marin Pena's FIDE rating?
Faustino Marin Pena is currently rated 1,744 in classical chess, 1,686 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,814 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Faustino Marin Pena played?
Our database contains 37 games by Faustino Marin Pena, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Faustino Marin Pena?
37 games by Faustino Marin 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.