Prepare against Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba
Spain · World #17,361 classical · FIDE ID 2271265
Our database contains 117 games by Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba 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 | 2,081 | 2,185 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,094 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,085 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 39 | 34 | 44 | 33.3% |
| As White | 63 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 54 | 16 | 15 | 23 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 49.2% | 41.9% |
| e4 | 28 | 44.4% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 41.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Penalba usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Penalba usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Penalba usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Penalba usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Penalba usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Penalba usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 57.1% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 66.7% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba's chess games
All 117 games by Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 39 wins, 34 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Jose Roca Galarza | 2,338 | 20th Mislata Open A | E05 |
| Jul 2007 | Marc Lacrosse | 2,301 | Cullera Open A | D46 |
| Jul 2017 | Carlos 1958 Garcia Fernandez | 2,295 | 3rd Sueca Open | D00 |
| Jan 2004 | Carlos Eloy Carbonell Bofill | 2,279 | Valencia Autonomico-B | A00 |
| Aug 2007 | Javier Buenafe Moya | 2,264 | 15th Mislata Open | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullera Open A | 2007 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,315 |
| 25th Cullera Open A | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,169 |
| 20th Mislata Open A | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2,209 |
| 2nd Sueca Open | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 2,041 |
| 1st Sueca Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| chT-Autonomico | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 2,290 |
| 3rd Sueca Open | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,238 |
| 15th Mislata Open | 2007 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba's chess games?
117 games by Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba, from Jan 2004 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 Manuel Crecente Penalba has played.
What does Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba play as White?
As White, Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba play as Black?
As Black, Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba's FIDE rating?
Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba played?
Our database contains 117 games by Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 34 draws, 44 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba?
117 games by Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba 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.