Prepare against Yaima Valdivia Pena
WFM · Cuba · World #31,107 classical · FIDE ID 3514110
When preparing against Yaima Valdivia Pena, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 34 games by Yaima Valdivia Pena, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yaima Valdivia Pena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yaima Valdivia Pena 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 | 1,979 | 2,120 | Jan 2010 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,999 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 32.4% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yaima Valdivia Pena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yaima Valdivia Pena's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Pena usually continues c3 (35.7% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Pena usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Pena usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Yaima Valdivia Pena's chess games
All 34 games by Yaima Valdivia Pena in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Walfrido Torres Delgado | 2,018 | Camaguey-B | D35 |
| Apr 2012 | Lays Monica Perez Bohigas | 1,965 | ch-CUB U18 Girls | C90 |
| Apr 2012 | Laura Ben Artiles | 1,931 | ch-CUB U18 Girls | B22 |
| Apr 2012 | Deborah Alegria Cruz | 1,910 | ch-CUB U18 Girls | A17 |
| May 2011 | Cristian Bolanos | 1,905 | 45th Capablanca Mem Open B | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camaguey-B | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,928 |
| ch-CUB U16 w | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,980 |
| ch-CUB U18 Girls | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,962 |
| 45th Capablanca Mem Open B | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yaima Valdivia Pena's chess games?
34 games by Yaima Valdivia Pena, from Jul 2009 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 Yaima Valdivia Pena has played.
What does Yaima Valdivia Pena play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Yaima Valdivia Pena opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yaima Valdivia Pena answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Yaima Valdivia Pena play as White?
As White, Yaima Valdivia Pena's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yaima Valdivia Pena play as Black?
As Black, Yaima Valdivia Pena most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Yaima Valdivia Pena's FIDE rating?
Yaima Valdivia Pena is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Yaima Valdivia Pena played?
Our database contains 34 games by Yaima Valdivia Pena, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yaima Valdivia Pena?
34 games by Yaima Valdivia Pena 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.