Prepare against Josep Serra Palomar
Spain · World #87,345 classical · FIDE ID 22230564
When preparing against Josep Serra Palomar, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 37 games by Josep Serra Palomar, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josep Serra Palomar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Serra 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 | 1,767 | 1,853 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,694 | 1,770 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,734 | 1,806 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 19 | 6 | 12 | 51.4% |
| As White | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Serra Palomar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Serra Palomar's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 95.0% | 71.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 71.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Palomar usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Palomar usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Palomar usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Palomar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Josep Serra Palomar's chess games
All 37 games by Josep Serra Palomar in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 19 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Jordi Alvarez Serra | 2,119 | Girona Gerunda Open 1st | E60 |
| Sep 2020 | Luis Parals Marce | 2,058 | 4th Girona Tardor Open | A41 |
| May 2019 | Francesc Xavier Saurina Suner | 2,028 | 4th Girona Gerunda Sarria Ter | C41 |
| Oct 2017 | Salvador Alarcon Pages | 1,948 | Girona Gerunda Open 1st | A31 |
| Nov 2017 | Max Voegeli | 1,933 | Girona Gerunda Open 1st | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girona Gerunda Open | 2022 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,801 |
| Girona Gerunda Open 1st | 2017 | 8 | 6 | 2,123 |
| 1st Girona Open | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,940 |
| 4th Girona Tardor Open | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 1,982 |
| 4th Girona Gerunda Sarria Ter | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2,020 |
| 7th Girona Gerunda Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,527 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Serra Palomar's chess games?
37 games by Josep Serra Palomar, from Sep 2010 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 Josep Serra Palomar has played.
What does Josep Serra Palomar play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Josep Serra Palomar opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Serra Palomar answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Josep Serra Palomar play as White?
As White, Josep Serra Palomar's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 70.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Serra Palomar play as Black?
As Black, Josep Serra Palomar most often plays: Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Josep Serra Palomar's FIDE rating?
Josep Serra Palomar is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,694 in rapid and 1,734 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Josep Serra Palomar played?
Our database contains 37 games by Josep Serra Palomar, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Serra Palomar?
37 games by Josep Serra 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.