Prepare against Andres Palu
FM · Argentina · World #14,402 classical · FIDE ID 119288
Our database contains 226 games by Andres Palu, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andres Palu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andres Palu 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 | 2,111 | 2,265 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,027 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,051 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 86 | 56 | 84 | 38.1% |
| As White | 117 | 46 | 26 | 45 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 109 | 40 | 30 | 39 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andres Palu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andres Palu's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 87.2% | 49.0% |
| d4 | 15 | 12.8% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Palu usually continues Nc3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Palu usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Palu usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Palu usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Palu usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Palu usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 84.4% | 45.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 7.8% | 90.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 87.1% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
Andres Palu's chess games
All 226 games by Andres Palu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 86 wins, 56 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 13/3/6 | 59.1% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Ladislav Langner | 2,376 | Titled Tue | C02 |
| Dec 2015 | Nino Di Giannantonio | 2,358 | ch-South America U18 12th | B27 |
| Dec 2016 | Sergio Auciello | 2,350 | San Luis La Punta IM | B49 |
| Oct 2021 | Andrei-Mihai Bonte | 2,333 | Titled Tue | B25 |
| Oct 2021 | K. Ratnakaran | 2,314 | Titled Tue | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 35 | 12 | 2,179 |
| Wch U08 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| Wch U18 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| Wch U10 | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 1,675 |
| ch-ARG U18 | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,938 |
| San Luis La Punta IM | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,282 |
| ch-Pan American U18 27th | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| ch-Pan American U08 | 2007 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,359 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andres Palu's chess games?
226 games by Andres Palu, from Jan 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 Andres Palu has played.
What does Andres Palu play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Andres Palu opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andres Palu answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Andres Palu play as White?
As White, Andres Palu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andres Palu play as Black?
As Black, Andres Palu most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Andres Palu's FIDE rating?
Andres Palu is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Andres Palu played?
Our database contains 226 games by Andres Palu, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 56 draws, 84 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andres Palu?
226 games by Andres Palu 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.