Prepare against Ivan Penev
Serbia · World #59,922 classical · FIDE ID 933384
When preparing against Ivan Penev, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Ivan Penev, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Penev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Penev 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 | 1,856 | 2,098 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,961 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 28.6% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Penev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Penev's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.3% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Penev usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Penev usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (7% of these games) — Penev usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Ivan Penev's chess games
All 35 games by Ivan Penev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Goran Starcevic | 2,236 | Belgrade Spring Open | C60 |
| Jan 2009 | Velizar Djalovic | 2,175 | ch-Belgrade | C25 |
| Mar 2008 | Dejan Carnic | 2,162 | Belgrade Spring Open | C60 |
| Mar 2005 | Martin Rosandic | 1,907 | Belgrade Spring Open | C41 |
| Apr 2005 | Goran Cukic | 1,896 | Belgrade Spring Open | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2012 | 19 | 9 | 2,137 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 2,087 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 2,043 |
| chT-SRB quality | 2010 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,937 |
| 7th Boskovic Memorial Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 2,056 |
| chT-Belgrade City | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,605 |
| Belgrade CupT final | 2008 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Penev's chess games?
35 games by Ivan Penev, from Oct 2003 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 Ivan Penev has played.
What does Ivan Penev play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Ivan Penev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Penev answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivan Penev play as White?
As White, Ivan Penev's most-played openings in our database are: Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Penev play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Penev most often plays: Ruy Lopez (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Ivan Penev's FIDE rating?
Ivan Penev is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Ivan Penev played?
Our database contains 35 games by Ivan Penev, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Penev?
35 games by Ivan Penev 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.