Prepare against Jose Carlos Pena Torres
Spain · World #37,402 classical · FIDE ID 2206617
When preparing against Jose Carlos Pena Torres, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Jose Carlos Pena Torres, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Carlos Pena Torres's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Carlos Pena Torres 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 | 1,947 | 2,153 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 2,083 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 2,000 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 44 | 28 | 98 | 25.9% |
| As White | 83 | 18 | 13 | 52 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 87 | 26 | 15 | 46 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Carlos Pena Torres's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Carlos Pena Torres's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 86.7% | 30.6% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 12.0% | 15.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 30.6% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Torres usually continues Nf3 (21.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Torres usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Torres usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 15.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Torres usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Torres usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Torres usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 70.7% | 37.9% |
| c5 | 12 | 29.3% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 90.0% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Jose Carlos Pena Torres's chess games
All 170 games by Jose Carlos Pena Torres in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 44 wins, 28 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 17 | 2/1/14 | 11.8% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A39 | English Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Fernando Sanchez Aller | 2,299 | Albarino Open | C18 |
| Jul 2006 | Jose Padeiro | 2,275 | Albarino Open | B17 |
| Jun 2004 | Nieves Garcia Vicente | 2,265 | Santxenxo Open | E54 |
| Jan 1998 | Juan Carlos Gil Reguera | 2,265 | Nigran Open | B80 |
| Jan 2003 | Jose Antonio Sande Edreira | 2,265 | Pedrido Open | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedrido Memorial | 2006 | 13 | 5 | 2,017 |
| Santxenxo Open | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,203 |
| 9th Orense Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,280 |
| London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,900 |
| 7th Ortigueira Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,281 |
| 11th Calvia Amateur Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,861 |
| Nigran Open | 1998 | 6 | 2 | 2,154 |
| Cambados Open | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 2,352 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Carlos Pena Torres's chess games?
170 games by Jose Carlos Pena Torres, from Apr 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 Jose Carlos Pena Torres has played.
What does Jose Carlos Pena Torres play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Jose Carlos Pena Torres opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Carlos Pena Torres answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Jose Carlos Pena Torres play as White?
As White, Jose Carlos Pena Torres's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Carlos Pena Torres play as Black?
As Black, Jose Carlos Pena Torres most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Jose Carlos Pena Torres's FIDE rating?
Jose Carlos Pena Torres is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Jose Carlos Pena Torres played?
Our database contains 170 games by Jose Carlos Pena Torres, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 28 draws, 98 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Carlos Pena Torres?
170 games by Jose Carlos Pena Torres 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.