Prepare against Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva
FM · Mexico · World #6,939 classical · FIDE ID 5133483
When preparing against Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 136 games by Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva 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 | 2,226 | 2,304 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,099 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,173 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 56 | 30 | 50 | 41.2% |
| As White | 72 | 29 | 21 | 22 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 64 | 27 | 9 | 28 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 100.0% | 54.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 50.0% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 10 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 66.7% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 6 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva's chess games
All 136 games by Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - Aug 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: 56 wins, 30 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E62 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Alan Pichot | 2,630 | Caissa Guatemala Online | B07 |
| Jan 2021 | Nikolas Lubbe | 2,431 | Caissa Guatemala Online | B07 |
| Jun 2022 | Arturo A. Fernandez Hernandez | 2,369 | Las Americas Open U2400 Hybrid | B22 |
| Sep 2024 | Jhoel Garcia | 2,360 | 10th ch-Iberoamerican | D78 |
| Aug 2021 | Diasmany Otero Acosta | 2,359 | 66th Mexican Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th American Continental | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,044 |
| World Cup U18 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,893 |
| Nizami Ganjavi 880 years U17 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 2,076 |
| 32nd Carlos Torre Mem Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,187 |
| 9th ch-Iberoamerican | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,336 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,200 |
| 10th ch-Iberoamerican | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,381 |
| 66th Mexican Open | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva's chess games?
136 games by Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva, from Feb 2016 to Aug 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 Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva has played.
What does Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games).
What openings does Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva play as White?
As White, Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva most often plays: Pirc Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva's FIDE rating?
Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva played?
Our database contains 136 games by Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 30 draws, 50 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva?
136 games by Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva 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.