Prepare against Richard Leyva Proenza
IM · Venezuela · World #4,233 classical · FIDE ID 3500985
When preparing against Richard Leyva Proenza, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 463 games by Richard Leyva Proenza, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Leyva Proenza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Leyva Proenza 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 | 2,297 | 2,379 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,361 | 2,404 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,328 | 2,429 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 463 | 185 | 103 | 175 | 40.0% |
| As White | 233 | 99 | 54 | 80 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 230 | 86 | 49 | 95 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Leyva Proenza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Leyva Proenza's side.
First moves as White (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 219 | 94.0% | 52.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Proenza usually continues Nf3 (48.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Proenza usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Proenza usually continues d4 (54.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Proenza usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Proenza usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Proenza usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 90 | 78.3% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 22 | 19.1% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 94.4% | 48.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Richard Leyva Proenza's chess games
All 463 games by Richard Leyva Proenza 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: 185 wins, 103 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 32 | 8/3/21 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 15/4/8 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 14 | 11/0/3 | 78.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,748 | Titled Tue Early | C54 |
| Nov 2018 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,624 | Titled Tue | B48 |
| Sep 2023 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,615 | Titled Tue Late | E05 |
| Jul 2019 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,588 | Titled Tue | C77 |
| Apr 2017 | Robert Hess | 2,568 | Titled Tue | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 174 | 89 | 2,336 |
| ch-CUB | 2001 | 45 | 19 | 2,369 |
| ch-CUB sf | 2000 | 29 | 13 | 2,252 |
| Holguin | 1999 | 18 | 10 | 2,356 |
| Adelquis Remon Memorial | 1998 | 14 | 7 | 2,347 |
| Capablanca Memorial Premier I 32nd | 1997 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,251 |
| Capablanca Memorial Premier II 35th | 2000 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,504 |
| Guillermo Garcia Memorial-B 06th | 1998 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Leyva Proenza's chess games?
463 games by Richard Leyva Proenza, 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 Richard Leyva Proenza has played.
What does Richard Leyva Proenza play on the first move as White?
Across 233 games with White in our database, Richard Leyva Proenza opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Leyva Proenza answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Richard Leyva Proenza play as White?
As White, Richard Leyva Proenza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 233 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Leyva Proenza play as Black?
As Black, Richard Leyva Proenza most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (20 games, 35.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Scotch Game (16 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 230 games.
What is Richard Leyva Proenza's FIDE rating?
Richard Leyva Proenza is currently rated 2,297 in classical chess, 2,361 in rapid and 2,328 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,379 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Richard Leyva Proenza played?
Our database contains 463 games by Richard Leyva Proenza, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 103 draws, 175 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Leyva Proenza?
463 games by Richard Leyva Proenza 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.