Prepare against Jose Maria Pena Marina
Spain · World #106,500 classical · FIDE ID 22203800
When preparing against Jose Maria Pena Marina, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Jose Maria Pena Marina, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Maria Pena Marina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Maria Pena Marina 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 | 1,711 | 1,871 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 34.8% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Maria Pena Marina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Maria Pena Marina's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 22 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Marina usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Marina usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Marina usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Jose Maria Pena Marina's chess games
All 46 games by Jose Maria Pena Marina in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 16 wins, 14 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | David Giralda Gomez | 1,791 | 12th Francisco Codes Memorial Open | D02 |
| Jun 2018 | Antonio Murciano Cespedosa | 1,682 | 12th Francisco Codes Memorial Open | D02 |
| Jan 2018 | Luis Rodriguez Bachiller | 1,634 | ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | E62 |
| Jun 2009 | Ruben Carlos Fernandez Gil | 1,603 | 1st Tres Cantos Open | C00 |
| May 2014 | Jose Luis Cano Nieto | 1,597 | 8th Madrid Codes Memorial | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,553 |
| 1st Tres Cantos Open | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,633 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,492 |
| 12th Francisco Codes Memorial Open | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,839 |
| 8th Madrid Codes Memorial | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,595 |
| 11th Madrid Codes Memorial | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,582 |
| 9th Madrid Codes Memorial | 2015 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Maria Pena Marina's chess games?
46 games by Jose Maria Pena Marina, from Jul 2009 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 Maria Pena Marina has played.
What does Jose Maria Pena Marina play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Jose Maria Pena Marina opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Maria Pena Marina answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jose Maria Pena Marina play as White?
As White, Jose Maria Pena Marina's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Maria Pena Marina play as Black?
As Black, Jose Maria Pena Marina most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jose Maria Pena Marina's FIDE rating?
Jose Maria Pena Marina is currently rated 1,711 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Jose Maria Pena Marina played?
Our database contains 46 games by Jose Maria Pena Marina, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 14 draws, 16 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Maria Pena Marina?
46 games by Jose Maria Pena Marina 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.