Prepare against Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin
Spain · World #18,963 classical · FIDE ID 2209896
When preparing against Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin, expect 1.d4 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 60 games by Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin 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 | 2,066 | 2,221 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 26.7% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 34.5% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 27.6% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Palmerin usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (30% of these games) — Palmerin usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Palmerin usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Palmerin usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Palmerin usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 40.0% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 25.0% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin's chess games
All 60 games by Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 22 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Juan Carlos Tebar Moreno | 2,230 | Santa Coloma | A43 |
| Mar 2001 | Jose Luis Segura Ariza | 2,206 | chT-Mallorca Preferente | C12 |
| Nov 2001 | Javier Fuertes Garay | 2,155 | ch-Aragon Absoluto | D34 |
| Nov 2001 | Jose Luis Pellicer Cemeli | 2,118 | ch-Aragon Absoluto | E94 |
| Mar 2001 | Juan Castro Valero | 2,113 | chT-Mallorca Preferente | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Coloma | 1998 | 17 | 11 | 2,322 |
| chT-Mallorca Preferente | 2001 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,112 |
| 1st Vila de Padron Open | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,896 |
| ch-Aragon Absoluto | 2001 | 8 | 4 | 2,125 |
| Ibercaja Open | 1991 | 7 | 2 | 2,236 |
| Barcelona Open Rapid | 1996 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,279 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,753 |
| Badalona Open | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 2,147 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin's chess games?
60 games by Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin, from Apr 2003 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 Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin has played.
What does Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin opens with 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin played?
Our database contains 60 games by Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 22 draws, 22 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin?
60 games by Juan Carlos Munoz Palmerin 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.