Prepare against Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios
Spain · World #102,031 classical · FIDE ID 22286799
When preparing against Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios, expect 1.f4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 81 games by Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios 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 | 1,724 | 1,783 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,802 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,806 | 1,813 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 30 | 8 | 43 | 37.0% |
| As White | 45 | 19 | 3 | 23 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 23 | 51.1% | 34.8% |
| e4 | 22 | 48.9% | 56.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 51% of White games, 34.8% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Palacios usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Palacios usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Palacios usually continues fxe5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Palacios usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Palacios usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Palacios usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 81.3% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 59.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios's chess games
All 81 games by Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 30 wins, 8 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 23 | 7/2/14 | 30.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Juan Argelio Rodriguez Muela | 2,233 | Las Palmas Lezacano Memorial 3rd sf | C00 |
| Feb 2013 | Francisco Alvarado Ascanio | 2,196 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-A | A43 |
| Jun 2012 | Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian | 2,113 | 8th Arucas Open | A03 |
| Mar 2018 | Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento | 1,869 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Honor 1718 | A03 |
| Apr 2009 | Francisco Roque Hernandez | 1,844 | Gran Canaria Primavera Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-A | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,797 |
| Gran Canaria Primavera Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,892 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Honor 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,844 |
| Las Palmas De Pretemporada | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,726 |
| 4th Mem Pedro Lezca | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,956 |
| 8th Arucas Open | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,788 |
| Las Palmas Dia Universa | 2009 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,813 |
| 1st Las Palmas Capablanca Memorial | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,496 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios's chess games?
81 games by Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios, from Jul 2009 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 Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios has played.
What does Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios opens with 1.f4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (49% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios answers 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios play as White?
As White, Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios play as Black?
As Black, Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios's FIDE rating?
Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios is currently rated 1,724 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid and 1,806 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,783 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios played?
Our database contains 81 games by Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 8 draws, 43 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios?
81 games by Jose Maria Arroyo Palacios 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.