Prepare against Gerardo Palacios Pena
Spain · World #63,464 classical · FIDE ID 22236236
When preparing against Gerardo Palacios Pena, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 196 games by Gerardo Palacios Pena, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerardo Palacios Pena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerardo Palacios Pena 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 | 1,844 | 2,045 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 1,930 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 1,911 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 70 | 77 | 49 | 35.7% |
| As White | 97 | 39 | 36 | 22 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 99 | 31 | 41 | 27 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerardo Palacios Pena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerardo Palacios Pena's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 87 | 89.7% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 7.2% | 78.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Pena usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Pena usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Pena usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 78.6% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Pena usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Pena usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 21 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 13.0% | 85.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 51.9% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 33.3% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Gerardo Palacios Pena's chess games
All 196 games by Gerardo Palacios Pena in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 70 wins, 77 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 38 | 9/20/9 | 23.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 19 | 3/12/4 | 15.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A00 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Juan Manuel Martinez | 2,144 | Barcelona Vila de Gracia Open 9th | A48 |
| Nov 2014 | Javier Layola Barrionuevo | 2,129 | 2nd Cornella Pinol Memorial | A48 |
| Jan 2017 | Francisco Fernandez Aguilar | 2,108 | 11th Sabadell Open | D02 |
| Jul 2008 | Sergi Bardera Gil | 2,101 | 31st Barbera del Valles Open | B15 |
| Aug 2015 | Xavier Colom Andres | 2,065 | 41st Badalona Open B | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,903 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,010 |
| 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,784 |
| 24th Foment Martinenc Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,835 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,656 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,804 |
| 25th Montcada Open B | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,846 |
| 1st Barcelona La Lira Spring Open | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,801 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerardo Palacios Pena's chess games?
196 games by Gerardo Palacios Pena, from Oct 2007 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 Gerardo Palacios Pena has played.
What does Gerardo Palacios Pena play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Gerardo Palacios Pena opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerardo Palacios Pena answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games).
What openings does Gerardo Palacios Pena play as White?
As White, Gerardo Palacios Pena's most-played openings in our database are: London System (38 games, 23.7% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerardo Palacios Pena play as Black?
As Black, Gerardo Palacios Pena most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Gerardo Palacios Pena's FIDE rating?
Gerardo Palacios Pena is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Gerardo Palacios Pena played?
Our database contains 196 games by Gerardo Palacios Pena, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 77 draws, 49 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerardo Palacios Pena?
196 games by Gerardo Palacios Pena 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.