Prepare against Daniel Romero Pallares
FM · Spain · World #5,305 classical · FIDE ID 32025637
When preparing against Daniel Romero Pallares, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (33%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 421 games by Daniel Romero Pallares, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Romero Pallares's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Romero Pallares 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 | 2,266 | 2,298 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,198 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,223 | 2,231 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 421 | 163 | 90 | 168 | 38.7% |
| As White | 198 | 71 | 41 | 86 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 223 | 92 | 49 | 82 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Romero Pallares's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Romero Pallares's side.
First moves as White (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 50.0% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 58 | 29.3% | 43.1% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 18.7% | 48.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Pallares usually continues Nf3 (47.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Pallares usually continues Nf3 (35.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Pallares usually continues d3 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Pallares usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Pallares usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Pallares usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 48 | 47.5% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 27 | 26.7% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 18 | 17.8% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 23 | 33.3% | 82.6% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 31.9% | 43.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 11.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Daniel Romero Pallares's chess games
All 421 games by Daniel Romero Pallares in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 163 wins, 90 draws, 168 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| D02 | London System | 19 | 4/3/12 | 21.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 85 | 44/14/27 | 51.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Jules Moussard | 2,621 | Barcelona Ciutat Open | B06 |
| Mar 2024 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,528 | Titled Tue Late | C10 |
| Aug 2023 | Grigor Grigorov | 2,510 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Apr 2023 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Aug 2024 | Kayden Troff | 2,490 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 111 | 54 | 2,256 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Gr II | 2022 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,249 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Gr I | 2023 | 12 | 9 | 2,306 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Titulo | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,284 |
| 7th Gijon RGCC Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,193 |
| 1st Zaragoza Verano Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,067 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,060 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,384 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Romero Pallares's chess games?
421 games by Daniel Romero Pallares, from Nov 2011 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 Daniel Romero Pallares has played.
What does Daniel Romero Pallares play on the first move as White?
Across 198 games with White in our database, Daniel Romero Pallares opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Romero Pallares answers 1...g6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Daniel Romero Pallares play as White?
As White, Daniel Romero Pallares's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate); London System (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 198 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Romero Pallares play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Romero Pallares most often plays: Modern Defense (85 games, 51.8% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 223 games.
What is Daniel Romero Pallares's FIDE rating?
Daniel Romero Pallares is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid and 2,223 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Daniel Romero Pallares played?
Our database contains 421 games by Daniel Romero Pallares, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 90 draws, 168 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Romero Pallares?
421 games by Daniel Romero Pallares 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.