Prepare against Albert Palau Cabases
Spain · World #32,514 classical · FIDE ID 22251545
Our database contains 74 games by Albert Palau Cabases, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Albert Palau Cabases's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Albert Palau Cabases 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 | 1,972 | 2,004 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,951 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 1,977 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 35 | 12 | 27 | 47.3% |
| As White | 39 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 19 | 5 | 11 | 54.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Albert Palau Cabases's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Albert Palau Cabases's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 97.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Cabases usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Cabases usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Cabases usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Cabases usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 46.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Albert Palau Cabases's chess games
All 74 games by Albert Palau Cabases 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: 35 wins, 12 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Sergi Fabrega Ramon | 2,057 | ch-Lleida Province | B23 |
| Nov 2014 | Jordi Biosca Lacasa | 2,048 | ch-Lleida Province | A45 |
| Oct 2011 | Ramon Monfa Sole | 2,040 | ch-Lleida Province | A00 |
| Oct 2011 | Miquel Angel Ortiz Navarro | 2,007 | ch-Lleida Province | A46 |
| Oct 2015 | Guerau Masague Artero | 2,001 | ch-Lleida Regional | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Lleida Province | 2014 | 42 | 24.5 | 1,988 |
| ch-Lleida | 2018 | 16 | 9 | 1,982 |
| ch-Lleida Regional | 2019 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,909 |
| Vallfogona Rapid Open 25th | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,988 |
Interactive opening tree from all 74 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Albert Palau Cabases's chess games?
74 games by Albert Palau Cabases, 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 Albert Palau Cabases has played.
What does Albert Palau Cabases play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Albert Palau Cabases opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Albert Palau Cabases answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Albert Palau Cabases play as White?
As White, Albert Palau Cabases's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Albert Palau Cabases play as Black?
As Black, Albert Palau Cabases most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Albert Palau Cabases's FIDE rating?
Albert Palau Cabases is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Albert Palau Cabases played?
Our database contains 74 games by Albert Palau Cabases, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 12 draws, 27 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Albert Palau Cabases?
74 games by Albert Palau Cabases 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.