Prepare against Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia
Colombia · World #52,602 classical · FIDE ID 4414667
When preparing against Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 105 games by Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia 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 | 1,883 | 1,883 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,865 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,897 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 45 | 11 | 49 | 42.9% |
| As White | 51 | 25 | 6 | 20 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 54 | 20 | 5 | 29 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 58.8% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 11 | 21.6% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 13.7% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Valencia usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Valencia usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Valencia usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 59.1% score
- …d5 (73% of these games) — Valencia usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Valencia usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Valencia usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 82.8% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia's chess games
All 105 games by Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 45 wins, 11 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A35 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Alberto1 Hernandez | 2,301 | Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | A47 |
| Nov 2014 | Juan Sebastian Camacho | 2,163 | 15th Neiva Open | D06 |
| Jul 2014 | John H. Remicio Duque | 2,097 | 4th Ortega Open | D13 |
| Oct 2014 | Jefferson Valencia | 2,005 | ch-COL U26 | A35 |
| Jan 2017 | Alejandro Rojas | 2,003 | 26th Manizales Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL Amateur | 2015 | 15 | 6 | 1,584 |
| 26th Manizales Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,836 |
| ch-Pan American Amateur | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,656 |
| 3rd Latin Cup A | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,829 |
| ch-COL | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,781 |
| Ibague Open | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,634 |
| Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,605 |
| 4th Bogota McGregor Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 2,268 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia's chess games?
105 games by Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia, from Nov 2012 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 Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia has played.
What does Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia play as White?
As White, Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia's FIDE rating?
Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia played?
Our database contains 105 games by Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 11 draws, 49 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia?
105 games by Daniel Felipe Palomares Valencia 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.