Prepare against Herbert Palmi
DEU · World #28,944 classical · FIDE ID 4679539
When preparing against Herbert Palmi, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 315 games by Herbert Palmi, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Palmi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert Palmi 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 | 1,992 | 2,163 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 2,056 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 315 | 110 | 127 | 78 | 34.9% |
| As White | 157 | 59 | 64 | 34 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 158 | 51 | 63 | 44 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Palmi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Palmi's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 52.2% | 63.4% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 16.6% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 18 | 11.5% | 52.8% |
| c4 | 17 | 10.8% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 12 | 7.6% | 54.2% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Palmi usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Palmi usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Palmi usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Palmi usually continues b4 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Palmi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Palmi usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 49.2% | 51.6% |
| e6 | 21 | 32.3% | 59.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.2% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 66.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 13.2% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Herbert Palmi's chess games
All 315 games by Herbert Palmi 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: 110 wins, 127 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/9/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Patrick Bensch | 2,235 | ch-Niederbayern A | A45 |
| Aug 2016 | Frank Fleischer | 2,205 | 5th Arber Open | C00 |
| Aug 2016 | Thomas Walter | 2,163 | 5th Arber Open | A25 |
| Sep 2008 | Albert Kaunzinger | 2,154 | 79th chA-Bayern | D02 |
| Jan 2002 | Bjorn Poppe | 2,136 | ch-Niederbayern | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederbayern | 2019 | 65 | 39.5 | 2,002 |
| ch-Niederbayern A | 1999 | 27 | 11 | 2,111 |
| chB-Niederbayern | 2000 | 18 | 14 | 2,279 |
| ch-North Bayern | 2004 | 17 | 10 | 2,235 |
| ch-Nord Bayern | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,249 |
| 79th chA-Bayern | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,975 |
| Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,916 |
| 48th Niederbayern-ch MK | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,932 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herbert Palmi's chess games?
315 games by Herbert Palmi, 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 Herbert Palmi has played.
What does Herbert Palmi play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Herbert Palmi opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.b4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Palmi answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Herbert Palmi play as White?
As White, Herbert Palmi's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Palmi play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Palmi most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Herbert Palmi's FIDE rating?
Herbert Palmi is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Herbert Palmi played?
Our database contains 315 games by Herbert Palmi, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 127 draws, 78 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Palmi?
315 games by Herbert Palmi 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.