Prepare against Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar
Colombia · World #45,301 classical · FIDE ID 4418247
When preparing against Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 227 games by Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar 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 | 1,912 | 1,941 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,996 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,042 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 100 | 36 | 90 | 44.1% |
| As White | 119 | 58 | 19 | 41 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 108 | 42 | 17 | 49 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 116 | 97.5% | 56.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Escobar usually continues Nc3 (53.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Escobar usually continues d4 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Escobar usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Escobar usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Escobar usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 62 | 93.9% | 53.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 60.7% | 35.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar's chess games
All 227 games by Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Aug 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: 100 wins, 36 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 44 | 20/7/17 | 45.5% |
| C22 | Center Game | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/0 | 75.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 11/0/2 | 84.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | David Arenas Vanegas | 2,453 | 10th Medellin Easter Open | C22 |
| Apr 2026 | Donaldo Londono Lopez | 2,230 | Circuito de ajedrez de Risaralda | Blitz | C11 |
| Mar 2024 | Luis Angel Florez Salazar | 2,171 | ch-COL sf | C11 |
| Nov 2020 | Mauricio Vargas Benavides | 2,160 | ch-COL sf | C56 |
| Apr 2013 | Juan Rolando Montenegro Mancera | 2,125 | Sopo Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 42 | 19.5 | 1,914 |
| chT-COL | 2023 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,887 |
| ch-COL Amateur U2000 | 2020 | 11 | 4 | 1,730 |
| 10th Bogota Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,812 |
| 10th Medellin Easter Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| Medellin de La Raza Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| Circuito de ajedrez de Risaralda | Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,146 |
| ch-COL U20 | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,857 |
Interactive opening tree from all 227 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar's chess games?
227 games by Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar, from May 2011 to Aug 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 Fernando Palomino Escobar has played.
What does Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.h3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar play as White?
As White, Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (44 games, 45.5% win rate); Center Game (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar most often plays: French: Classical Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 84.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar's FIDE rating?
Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar played?
Our database contains 227 games by Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 36 draws, 90 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar?
227 games by Daniel Fernando Palomino Escobar 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.