Prepare against Marcelo Panelo
IM · Argentina · World #3,594 classical · FIDE ID 104213
When preparing against Marcelo Panelo, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 71 games by Marcelo Panelo, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marcelo Panelo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcelo Panelo 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 | 2,316 | 2,463 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,275 | 2,457 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,475 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 36 | 22 | 13 | 50.7% |
| As White | 37 | 23 | 11 | 3 | 62.2% |
| As Black | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcelo Panelo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcelo Panelo's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 45.5% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 45.5% | 76.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Panelo usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Panelo usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Panelo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 76.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Panelo usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Panelo usually continues e3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Panelo usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Marcelo Panelo's chess games
All 71 games by Marcelo Panelo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 36 wins, 22 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Baptiste Roux | 2,338 | Brena Baja Magica IM | A06 |
| Dec 2024 | Hector Luis Gil Alba | 2,297 | Brena Baja Magica IM | A15 |
| Jul 2025 | Alain Prieto Aranguren | 2,279 | Marco Marino Mem | D61 |
| Apr 2026 | Jose Maria Hernando Rodrigo | 2,247 | 18th Montalvo Mem 2026 | D02 |
| Jul 2025 | Luis David Jimenez Almeida | 2,222 | Marco Marino Mem | E44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | 2026 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,253 |
| 18th Montalvo Mem 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,323 |
| 7th San Cristobal Open | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,208 |
| Marco Marino Mem | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,414 |
| Brena Baja Magica IM | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,405 |
| II Open Internacional Ciudad de Vitoria - Gasteiz | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,338 |
| 11th Oviedo Open | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,096 |
| 12th Oviedo Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,240 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcelo Panelo's chess games?
71 games by Marcelo Panelo, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Marcelo Panelo has played.
What does Marcelo Panelo play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Marcelo Panelo opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcelo Panelo answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Marcelo Panelo play as White?
As White, Marcelo Panelo's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcelo Panelo play as Black?
As Black, Marcelo Panelo most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Marcelo Panelo's FIDE rating?
Marcelo Panelo is currently rated 2,316 in classical chess, 2,275 in rapid and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,463 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Marcelo Panelo played?
Our database contains 71 games by Marcelo Panelo, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 22 draws, 13 losses (50.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcelo Panelo?
71 games by Marcelo Panelo 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.