Prepare against Alex Palii
Romania · World #34,331 classical · FIDE ID 1239147
Our database contains 73 games by Alex Palii, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alex Palii's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Palii 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 | 1,962 | 1,983 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,911 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,923 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 23 | 17 | 33 | 31.5% |
| As White | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Palii's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Palii's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.2% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Palii usually continues c3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Palii usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Palii usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 73.1% | 63.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Alex Palii's chess games
All 73 games by Alex Palii in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 23 wins, 17 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C25 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Ruben Mantel | 1,962 | ch-EU Union U14 | B22 |
| Apr 2019 | Cristian David | 1,926 | ch-ROM U18 | C06 |
| Apr 2019 | Eduard-Adrian Popa | 1,902 | ch-ROM U18 | B06 |
| Apr 2015 | David Datcu-Goiceanu | 1,813 | ch-ROM U14 | B22 |
| Apr 2018 | Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu | 1,779 | ch-ROM U16 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U16 | 2018 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,692 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2016 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,692 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2014 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,442 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,898 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,802 |
| 12th Arad Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,960 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Palii's chess games?
73 games by Alex Palii, from May 2013 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 Alex Palii has played.
What does Alex Palii play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Alex Palii opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Palii answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games).
What openings does Alex Palii play as White?
As White, Alex Palii's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Palii play as Black?
As Black, Alex Palii most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Alex Palii's FIDE rating?
Alex Palii is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,983 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Alex Palii played?
Our database contains 73 games by Alex Palii, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 17 draws, 33 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Palii?
73 games by Alex Palii 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.