Prepare against Osmani Penalver
FM · Sweden · World #5,322 classical · FIDE ID 1704516
Our database contains 234 games by Osmani Penalver, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Osmani Penalver's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Osmani 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 | 2,265 | 2,317 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,274 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 84 | 57 | 93 | 35.9% |
| As White | 133 | 54 | 37 | 42 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 101 | 30 | 20 | 51 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Osmani Penalver's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Osmani Penalver's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 133 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Penalver usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Penalver usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Penalver usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 100.0% | 43.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 97.6% | 33.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Osmani Penalver's chess games
All 234 games by Osmani 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: 84 wins, 57 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 5/2/11 | 27.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 1/6/9 | 6.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Sergey Ivanov | 2,530 | chT-SWE 0910 | E20 |
| Mar 2009 | Emil Hermansson | 2,474 | chT-SWE 0809 | D91 |
| Dec 2012 | Andreas Skytte Hagen | 2,471 | chT-SWE 1213 | A29 |
| Mar 2008 | Miralem Dzevlan | 2,454 | chT-SWE 0708 | E32 |
| Jan 2010 | Silas Lund | 2,392 | chT-SWE 0910 | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 2,184 |
| chT-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,347 |
| chT-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,450 |
| chT-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,227 |
| chT-SWE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,211 |
| chT-SWE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,356 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,302 |
| Stockholm Open | 1995 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Osmani Penalver's chess games?
234 games by Osmani 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 Osmani Penalver has played.
What does Osmani Penalver play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Osmani Penalver opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Osmani Penalver answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Osmani Penalver play as White?
As White, Osmani Penalver's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Osmani Penalver play as Black?
As Black, Osmani Penalver most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (16 games, 6.3% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Osmani Penalver's FIDE rating?
Osmani Penalver is currently rated 2,265 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Osmani Penalver played?
Our database contains 234 games by Osmani Penalver, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 57 draws, 93 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Osmani Penalver?
234 games by Osmani 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.