Prepare against Celina Palacios
WFM · SLV · World #48,080 classical · FIDE ID 6703135
When preparing against Celina Palacios, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 129 games by Celina Palacios, covering May 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Celina Palacios's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Celina Palacios 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 | 1,901 | 1,901 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,916 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,864 | 1,913 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 60 | 20 | 48 | 46.5% |
| As White | 59 | 29 | 8 | 21 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 70 | 31 | 12 | 27 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Celina Palacios's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Celina Palacios's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 100.0% | 56.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Palacios usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Palacios usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Palacios usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 19 | 41.3% | 57.9% |
| c6 | 11 | 23.9% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 11 | 23.9% | 63.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Celina Palacios's chess games
All 129 games by Celina Palacios in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Sep 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: 60 wins, 20 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Ibarra Carlos Roberto | 2,270 | Segundo Campeonato Nacional Open 2026 | El Salvador | B30 |
| Jul 2026 | Zenia Corrales Jimenez | 2,142 | XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Blitz Femenino | B72 |
| Mar 2026 | Melissa Rodriguez Dominguez | 2,104 | Queens' American Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | C10 |
| Jul 2023 | Jenny Astrid Chirivi C | 2,076 | 24th chT-Caribbean Blitz | E85 |
| Jul 2026 | Danitza Vazquez Maccarini | 2,063 | XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Blitz Femenino | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th chT-Caribbean Blitz | 2023 | 15 | 10.5 | 1,858 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Blitz Femenino | 2026 | 15 | 7 | 1,870 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Rápidas Femenino | 2026 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,785 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean Rapid | 2023 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,760 |
| 16th American Continental | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,758 |
| Managua Sub zt 2.3.2 w | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,747 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,811 |
| ch-Pan American U20 Girls | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,703 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Celina Palacios's chess games?
129 games by Celina Palacios, from May 2012 to Sep 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 Celina Palacios has played.
What does Celina Palacios play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Celina Palacios opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Celina Palacios answers 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Celina Palacios play as White?
As White, Celina Palacios's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Celina Palacios play as Black?
As Black, Celina Palacios most often plays: Modern Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Celina Palacios's FIDE rating?
Celina Palacios is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid and 1,864 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,901 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Celina Palacios played?
Our database contains 129 games by Celina Palacios, covering May 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 20 draws, 48 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Celina Palacios?
129 games by Celina Palacios 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.