Prepare against Eduardo Fernandez Palacio
Spain · World #70,345 classical · FIDE ID 2218488
When preparing against Eduardo Fernandez Palacio, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 47.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 205 games by Eduardo Fernandez Palacio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eduardo Fernandez Palacio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduardo Fernandez Palacio 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 | 1,820 | 2,124 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 2,071 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 2,053 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 87 | 45 | 73 | 42.4% |
| As White | 103 | 52 | 21 | 30 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 102 | 35 | 24 | 43 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduardo Fernandez Palacio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduardo Fernandez Palacio's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 99.0% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Palacio usually continues Nc3 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Palacio usually continues f4 (63.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Palacio usually continues d4 (67.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Palacio usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 49 | 87.5% | 45.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 12.5% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 93.5% | 55.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Eduardo Fernandez Palacio's chess games
All 205 games by Eduardo Fernandez Palacio in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 87 wins, 45 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 25 | 14/3/8 | 56.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2001 | Ruben Pascual Arevalo | 2,252 | ch-Asturias Preferente | B01 |
| Jan 1999 | Hugo Villafane Roca | 2,219 | Santa Olaya Open | B24 |
| Jan 2000 | Adolfo Santos Folch | 2,205 | ch-Asturias Preferente | C12 |
| Jan 1999 | Ivan Diaz Fernandez | 2,185 | ch-Asturias | C00 |
| Jul 2000 | Ivan Andres Gonzalez | 2,176 | chT-Asturias Preferente 0001 | C09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asturias | 2004 | 34 | 17 | 2,151 |
| ch-Asturias Preferente | 2002 | 27 | 13 | 2,164 |
| chT-Asturias | 1997 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,190 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 7 | 2,258 |
| Santa Olaya Open | 2000 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,307 |
| ch-ESP | 2000 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,119 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente | 1998 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,185 |
| Asturias Preferente Open | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,170 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduardo Fernandez Palacio's chess games?
205 games by Eduardo Fernandez Palacio, from Apr 2003 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 Eduardo Fernandez Palacio has played.
What does Eduardo Fernandez Palacio play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Eduardo Fernandez Palacio opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduardo Fernandez Palacio answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games).
What openings does Eduardo Fernandez Palacio play as White?
As White, Eduardo Fernandez Palacio's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (25 games, 56.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 47.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduardo Fernandez Palacio play as Black?
As Black, Eduardo Fernandez Palacio most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Eduardo Fernandez Palacio's FIDE rating?
Eduardo Fernandez Palacio is currently rated 1,820 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Eduardo Fernandez Palacio played?
Our database contains 205 games by Eduardo Fernandez Palacio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 45 draws, 73 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduardo Fernandez Palacio?
205 games by Eduardo Fernandez Palacio 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.