Prepare against Lucia Pascual Palomo
WFM · Spain · World #19,554 classical · FIDE ID 2267489
When preparing against Lucia Pascual Palomo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 244 games by Lucia Pascual Palomo, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lucia Pascual Palomo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucia Pascual Palomo 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 | 2,061 | 2,163 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,117 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,117 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 112 | 22 | 110 | 45.9% |
| As White | 123 | 59 | 13 | 51 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 121 | 53 | 9 | 59 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucia Pascual Palomo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucia Pascual Palomo's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 123 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Palomo usually continues Nf3 (45.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Palomo usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Palomo usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 77 | 100.0% | 57.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 73.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 14.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 8.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Lucia Pascual Palomo's chess games
All 244 games by Lucia Pascual Palomo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 112 wins, 22 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 28 | 17/2/9 | 60.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 12/1/3 | 75.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Jaime Valmana Canto | 2,348 | 12th Malaga Open | C02 |
| Sep 2012 | Rafael P. Colas Longares | 2,336 | 29th Collado Villalba Open A | B40 |
| Mar 2021 | Radek Sluka | 2,324 | EU-Cup Online Gr-D | A02 |
| Jun 2020 | Turkan Mamedjarova | 2,309 | Djerba Online w | C45 |
| May 2008 | Patricia Llaneza Vega | 2,283 | chT-ESP3 Autonomicas | B59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 9 | 1,835 |
| ch-Madrid w | 2008 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,924 |
| 2nd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,989 |
| 29th Collado Villalba Open A | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,271 |
| Benidorm w | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,181 |
| 3rd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial A | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,960 |
| 12th Malaga Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,264 |
| ch-EU U18 Girls | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucia Pascual Palomo's chess games?
244 games by Lucia Pascual Palomo, from Jan 2004 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 Lucia Pascual Palomo has played.
What does Lucia Pascual Palomo play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Lucia Pascual Palomo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucia Pascual Palomo answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Lucia Pascual Palomo play as White?
As White, Lucia Pascual Palomo's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (28 games, 60.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucia Pascual Palomo play as Black?
As Black, Lucia Pascual Palomo most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (16 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Lucia Pascual Palomo's FIDE rating?
Lucia Pascual Palomo is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Lucia Pascual Palomo played?
Our database contains 244 games by Lucia Pascual Palomo, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 22 draws, 110 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucia Pascual Palomo?
244 games by Lucia Pascual Palomo 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.