Prepare against Jose Lopez Palomar
Spain · World #32,262 classical · FIDE ID 32010176
Our database contains 43 games by Jose Lopez Palomar, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Lopez Palomar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Lopez Palomar 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 | 1,973 | 2,019 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 1,939 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,964 | 1,972 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 17 | 4 | 22 | 39.5% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Lopez Palomar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Lopez Palomar's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 94.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Palomar usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Palomar usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Palomar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Palomar usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 72.7% | 87.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Jose Lopez Palomar's chess games
All 43 games by Jose Lopez Palomar in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 17 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D98 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E78 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Eusebio Esteban Hernandez | 1,847 | 7th Valencia Open | A53 |
| Aug 2024 | Carlos Fernandez Martin | 1,845 | Wroclaw Open B | D37 |
| May 2026 | Sarah El Barbry | 1,825 | 2º Torneo Internazionale OVER 20 - CITTA’ di VIGEVANO | E24 |
| Aug 2024 | Lech Wieczorek | 1,817 | Wroclaw Open B | E80 |
| Aug 2024 | Jaroslaw Pietrucha | 1,812 | Wroclaw Open B | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wroclaw Open B | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,777 |
| Benidorm Open B | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,767 |
| 7th Valencia Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,778 |
| ch-Valencia U18 | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,669 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2011 | 3 | 2 | 1,578 |
| 7th Maia Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,805 |
| 2º Torneo Internazionale OVER 20 - CITTA’ di VIGEVANO | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,988 |
| 20th Mislata Open C | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,660 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Lopez Palomar's chess games?
43 games by Jose Lopez Palomar, from Jul 2011 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 Jose Lopez Palomar has played.
What does Jose Lopez Palomar play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Jose Lopez Palomar opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Lopez Palomar answers 1...d6 (73% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Jose Lopez Palomar play as White?
As White, Jose Lopez Palomar's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Lopez Palomar play as Black?
As Black, Jose Lopez Palomar most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 87.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jose Lopez Palomar's FIDE rating?
Jose Lopez Palomar is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,964 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Jose Lopez Palomar played?
Our database contains 43 games by Jose Lopez Palomar, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Lopez Palomar?
43 games by Jose Lopez Palomar 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.