Prepare against Joaquim Lacasta Palacio
Spain · World #14,864 classical · FIDE ID 2216736
When preparing against Joaquim Lacasta Palacio, expect 1.g3 in 27% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Taimanov as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 276 games by Joaquim Lacasta Palacio, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joaquim Lacasta Palacio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joaquim Lacasta 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 | 2,107 | 2,246 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 2,120 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 2,157 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 276 | 110 | 67 | 99 | 39.9% |
| As White | 135 | 61 | 35 | 39 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 141 | 49 | 32 | 60 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joaquim Lacasta Palacio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joaquim Lacasta Palacio's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 37 | 27.4% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 25.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 33 | 24.4% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 26 | 19.3% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| e3 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 27% of White games, 59.5% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Palacio usually continues Bg2 (27.8% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Palacio usually continues Bg2 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Palacio usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Palacio usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Palacio usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Palacio usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 74.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 7.6% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.6% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 60.7% | 57.4% |
| d5 | 9 | 16.1% | 22.2% |
| f5 | 4 | 7.1% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Joaquim Lacasta Palacio's chess games
All 276 games by Joaquim Lacasta Palacio 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: 110 wins, 67 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 29 | 11/8/10 | 37.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 28 | 15/5/8 | 53.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez | 2,389 | Martorell Open 23rd | A25 |
| Jul 2000 | Peter Koehn | 2,325 | 26th Sitges Open | B47 |
| Nov 2015 | Elisabet Ruiz Font | 2,285 | Martorell Open 23rd | A25 |
| Jul 2018 | Joseph Ryan | 2,273 | 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | B30 |
| May 2012 | Marc Capellades Subirana | 2,266 | Sant Adria de Besos Open 08th | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Catalunya | 2012 | 12 | 6 | 2,242 |
| 34th Martorell Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,013 |
| 11th Barcelona Sants Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| 21th Barcelona Tres Peons A | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,196 |
| 35th Barbera del Valles Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 2,061 |
| Mataro Open A | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,319 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
| 19th Barcelona Paredes Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joaquim Lacasta Palacio's chess games?
276 games by Joaquim Lacasta Palacio, 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 Joaquim Lacasta Palacio has played.
What does Joaquim Lacasta Palacio play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Joaquim Lacasta Palacio opens with 1.g3 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joaquim Lacasta Palacio answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Joaquim Lacasta Palacio play as White?
As White, Joaquim Lacasta Palacio's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joaquim Lacasta Palacio play as Black?
As Black, Joaquim Lacasta Palacio most often plays: Horwitz Defense (28 games, 53.6% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Joaquim Lacasta Palacio's FIDE rating?
Joaquim Lacasta Palacio is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Joaquim Lacasta Palacio played?
Our database contains 276 games by Joaquim Lacasta Palacio, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 67 draws, 99 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joaquim Lacasta Palacio?
276 games by Joaquim Lacasta 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.