Prepare against Jose Martinez Penalver
Spain · World #12,923 classical · FIDE ID 2214040
When preparing against Jose Martinez Penalver, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 63 games by Jose Martinez Penalver, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Martinez Penalver's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Martinez Penalver 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 | 2,129 | 2,268 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,190 | 2,267 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,187 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 29 | 19 | 15 | 46.0% |
| As White | 34 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Martinez Penalver's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Martinez Penalver's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 73.5% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 11.8% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Penalver usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Penalver usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Penalver usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Penalver usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Penalver usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Penalver usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Jose Martinez Penalver's chess games
All 63 games by Jose Martinez Penalver 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: 29 wins, 19 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1999 | Jorge Tejero Garces | 2,327 | chT-ESP Div 2 | E92 |
| Nov 1999 | Juan Carlos Angel Acosta | 2,273 | chT-ESP Div 2 | B91 |
| Nov 1999 | Jose Luis Garcia Abrante | 2,230 | chT-ESP Div 2 | A36 |
| Jan 1997 | Hugo Villafane Roca | 2,210 | San Agustin Open U18 | B34 |
| Jan 1999 | Ernesto Fernandez Romero | 2,188 | ch-ESP U16 | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U16 | 1999 | 15 | 12 | 2,335 |
| chT-Baleares | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,102 |
| chT-ESP Div 2 | 1999 | 8 | 5 | 2,374 |
| Tarragona Open | 1994 | 7 | 4 | – |
| ch-Tarragona | 2000 | 7 | 5 | 2,373 |
| San Agustin Open U18 | 1997 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,357 |
| chT-Balears | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 2,144 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2000 | 3 | 1 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Martinez Penalver's chess games?
63 games by Jose Martinez Penalver, 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 Martinez Penalver has played.
What does Jose Martinez Penalver play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Jose Martinez Penalver opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nc3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Martinez Penalver answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jose Martinez Penalver play as White?
As White, Jose Martinez Penalver's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Martinez Penalver play as Black?
As Black, Jose Martinez Penalver most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Jose Martinez Penalver's FIDE rating?
Jose Martinez Penalver is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess, 2,190 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Jose Martinez Penalver played?
Our database contains 63 games by Jose Martinez Penalver, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 19 draws, 15 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Martinez Penalver?
63 games by Jose Martinez Penalver 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.