Prepare against Enrique Mateu Palau
Spain · World #16,878 classical · FIDE ID 2218771
Our database contains 50 games by Enrique Mateu Palau, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Enrique Mateu Palau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Enrique Mateu Palau 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 | 2,086 | 2,183 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,176 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 38.0% |
| As White | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Enrique Mateu Palau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Enrique Mateu Palau's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Palau usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Palau usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Palau usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Palau usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 78.9% | 36.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Enrique Mateu Palau's chess games
All 50 games by Enrique Mateu Palau in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 19 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Gabriel Castellet Giralt | 2,325 | chT-Catalunya | B34 |
| Jan 1999 | Daniel Santos Izquierdo | 2,310 | chT-Catalunya | B15 |
| Jan 1998 | Antonio Fernandez Cazorla | 2,310 | chT-Catalunya | B80 |
| Aug 2000 | Fernando Jose Remiro Juste | 2,294 | chT-ESP | B50 |
| Jan 2003 | Jorge De La Riva Aguado | 2,271 | chT-Catalunya | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2003 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,282 |
| ch-Catalunya A | 1996 | 7 | 5 | 2,301 |
| chT-ESP | 2000 | 6 | 3 | 2,320 |
| chT-Catalunya DH | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,093 |
| Foment Martinenc Open | 1992 | 2 | 0 | 1,912 |
| TCh-CAT GpB Final 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,989 |
| TCh-CAT Gp1 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,947 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Enrique Mateu Palau's chess games?
50 games by Enrique Mateu Palau, from Apr 2003 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 Enrique Mateu Palau has played.
What does Enrique Mateu Palau play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Enrique Mateu Palau opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Enrique Mateu Palau answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Enrique Mateu Palau play as White?
As White, Enrique Mateu Palau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Enrique Mateu Palau play as Black?
As Black, Enrique Mateu Palau most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Enrique Mateu Palau's FIDE rating?
Enrique Mateu Palau is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Enrique Mateu Palau played?
Our database contains 50 games by Enrique Mateu Palau, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Enrique Mateu Palau?
50 games by Enrique Mateu Palau 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.