Prepare against Leonardo Della Penna
Italy · World #71,398 classical · FIDE ID 28556968
When preparing against Leonardo Della Penna, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 37 games by Leonardo Della Penna, covering Feb 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Leonardo Della Penna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonardo Della Penna 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 | 1,817 | 1,891 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,786 | 1,800 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,620 | 1,632 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 37.8% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonardo Della Penna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonardo Della Penna's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Penna usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Penna usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Penna usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 60.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Leonardo Della Penna's chess games
All 37 games by Leonardo Della Penna in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - Sep 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: 14 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Tamas Bak | 1,872 | 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | B50 |
| Jun 2026 | Augustas Rudys | 1,660 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | B31 |
| Jun 2026 | James Matthew Belen | 1,612 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | B90 |
| Nov 2024 | Siebe Pierloot | 1,573 | World Cadets U10 | B90 |
| Jun 2026 | Radu Albu | 1,559 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,825 |
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,590 |
| ch-ITA U08 | 2023 | 9 | 8 | – |
| 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,795 |
| 11º Festival “Pasqua a Montesilvano” | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,640 |
| 14º Città di Morrovalle | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,487 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonardo Della Penna's chess games?
37 games by Leonardo Della Penna, from Feb 2022 to Sep 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 Leonardo Della Penna has played.
What does Leonardo Della Penna play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Leonardo Della Penna opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonardo Della Penna answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Leonardo Della Penna play as White?
As White, Leonardo Della Penna's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonardo Della Penna play as Black?
As Black, Leonardo Della Penna most often plays: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Leonardo Della Penna's FIDE rating?
Leonardo Della Penna is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,786 in rapid and 1,620 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Leonardo Della Penna played?
Our database contains 37 games by Leonardo Della Penna, covering Feb 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonardo Della Penna?
37 games by Leonardo Della Penna 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.