Prepare against Jordi Vidal Palou
Spain · World #72,459 classical · FIDE ID 22200991
When preparing against Jordi Vidal Palou, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 29.0% over 31 games.
Our database contains 188 games by Jordi Vidal Palou, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jordi Vidal Palou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jordi Vidal Palou 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 | 1,813 | 1,849 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,845 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,820 | 1,820 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 57 | 35 | 96 | 30.3% |
| As White | 94 | 33 | 12 | 49 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 94 | 24 | 23 | 47 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jordi Vidal Palou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jordi Vidal Palou's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 85.1% | 40.6% |
| e4 | 13 | 13.8% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Palou usually continues Nf3 (34.2% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Palou usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Palou usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 42.3% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Palou usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Palou usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Palou usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 16 | 33.3% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 18.8% | 22.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 80.8% | 45.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Jordi Vidal Palou's chess games
All 188 games by Jordi Vidal Palou in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 57 wins, 35 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 31 | 9/8/14 | 29.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Emili Colls Gelaberto | 2,093 | 13th Santa Eugenia Open | A48 |
| Aug 2015 | Arnau Clot Chico | 2,053 | Figueres Open B 16th | C01 |
| Dec 2018 | David Nunez Colome | 1,993 | Figueres Open 8th | B01 |
| Aug 2017 | Antoni Oliva Llorens | 1,895 | Figueres Open B 18th | A46 |
| Oct 2016 | Jaume Ventura Prim | 1,889 | 29th Costa Brava Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Girona Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,804 |
| 7th Santa Eugenia Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,775 |
| 8th Santa Eugenia Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,771 |
| 13th ch-Mediterranean | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,752 |
| 11th Figueres Open | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,697 |
| 9th Platja d'Aro Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,774 |
| 2nd Olot Volcans Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,610 |
| Girona Province-chA | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,820 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jordi Vidal Palou's chess games?
188 games by Jordi Vidal Palou, from Oct 2006 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 Jordi Vidal Palou has played.
What does Jordi Vidal Palou play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Jordi Vidal Palou opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jordi Vidal Palou answers 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jordi Vidal Palou play as White?
As White, Jordi Vidal Palou's most-played openings in our database are: London System (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 85.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jordi Vidal Palou play as Black?
As Black, Jordi Vidal Palou most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Jordi Vidal Palou's FIDE rating?
Jordi Vidal Palou is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,820 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,849 (May 2026).
How many games has Jordi Vidal Palou played?
Our database contains 188 games by Jordi Vidal Palou, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 35 draws, 96 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jordi Vidal Palou?
188 games by Jordi Vidal Palou 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.