Prepare against Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes
CHL · World #38,335 classical · FIDE ID 3421996
When preparing against Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 125 games by Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes 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 | 2,126 | 2,126 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 1,992 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 2,006 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 56 | 36 | 33 | 44.8% |
| As White | 64 | 29 | 17 | 18 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 61 | 27 | 19 | 15 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 93.8% | 60.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Cifuentes usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Cifuentes usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Cifuentes usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Cifuentes usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 67.6% | 47.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 14.7% | 90.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 14.7% | 90.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 66.7% | 67.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 33.3% | 64.3% |
Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes's chess games
All 125 games by Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 56 wins, 36 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Chimer System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Jose Gabriel Cardoso Cardoso | 2,373 | ch-Pan American U16 | D01 |
| Jun 2021 | Tomas Kapitanchuk | 2,346 | ch-South America U20 | C41 |
| Jun 2021 | Sebastian Donoso Diaz | 2,192 | ch-South America U20 | D20 |
| Sep 2021 | Lucas Fonseca Piccoli | 2,191 | ch-Pan American Hybrid U18 31st | C86 |
| Feb 2022 | Pedro Diaz Contreras | 2,147 | ch-CHI sf | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pan American U16 | 2019 | 15 | 9 | 2,003 |
| Wch U14 | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,756 |
| Temuco Dalai Larama Cup 2nd | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,022 |
| 1st Temuco Dalai Larama Cup | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,980 |
| ch-South America U12 11th | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,483 |
| ch-Pan American U14 27th | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,706 |
| ch-Pan American Hybrid U18 31st | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,021 |
| Temuco de la Frontera | 2022 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes's chess games?
125 games by Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes, from Jun 2014 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 Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes has played.
What does Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes play as White?
As White, Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes most often plays: Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes's FIDE rating?
Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes played?
Our database contains 125 games by Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 36 draws, 33 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes?
125 games by Tomas Alberto Pena Cifuentes 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.