Prepare against Antonio Palma
Italy · World #30,382 classical · FIDE ID 814423
Our database contains 41 games by Antonio Palma, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Palma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Palma 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 | 1,983 | 2,032 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,972 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 12 | 6 | 23 | 29.3% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Palma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Palma's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 78.9% | 26.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 26.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Palma usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Palma usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Palma usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Palma usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Antonio Palma's chess games
All 41 games by Antonio Palma in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E64 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Paolo Capitelli | 2,161 | Bari Open | B14 |
| Aug 2006 | Johann Schwertel | 2,063 | 5th Davos Open | D78 |
| Jan 2004 | Nicola Caputi | 1,985 | Bari Open | E07 |
| Jan 2005 | Paolo Borino | 1,857 | Bari Open | A52 |
| Jan 2003 | Francesco Antonio Vespe | 1,849 | Bari Open | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bari Open | 2005 | 18 | 8 | 1,930 |
| 5th Salento Open | 2000 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,706 |
| 5th Davos Open | 2006 | 5 | 3 | 1,804 |
| Andria Open | 1998 | 5 | 1 | – |
| 6th Salento Open | 2001 | 4 | 1 | 1,662 |
| ch-MEX | 1988 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,100 |
| Ducale Open 10th | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,790 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Palma's chess games?
41 games by Antonio Palma, from Jan 2004 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 Antonio Palma has played.
What does Antonio Palma play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Antonio Palma opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Palma answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Antonio Palma play as White?
As White, Antonio Palma's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Palma play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Palma most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Antonio Palma's FIDE rating?
Antonio Palma is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Antonio Palma played?
Our database contains 41 games by Antonio Palma, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Palma?
41 games by Antonio Palma 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.