Prepare against Nicolas Palacio Salazar
Colombia · World #118,967 classical · FIDE ID 144437439
When preparing against Nicolas Palacio Salazar, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 34 games by Nicolas Palacio Salazar, covering Feb 2025 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Palacio Salazar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Palacio Salazar 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 | 1,680 | 1,680 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,614 | 1,634 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,616 | 1,629 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 52.9% |
| As White | 17 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 47.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 422 rated games against 275 different opponents, across 55 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 120 | 64 | 7 | 49 | 53.3% | 1,643 | 1,592 | 5 |
| Rapid | 174 | 71 | 18 | 85 | 40.8% | 1,686 | 1,556 | 5 |
| Blitz | 128 | 61 | 5 | 62 | 47.7% | 1,645 | 1,551 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 213 | 64 | 13 | 136 | 30.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 51 | 25 | 8 | 18 | 49.0% |
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 51 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 99 | 54 | 6 | 39 | 1,644 | 1,597 |
| 2025 | 295 | 130 | 22 | 143 | 1,673 | 1,563 |
| 2024 | 28 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 1,543 | 1,276 |
Where Nicolas Palacio Salazar has played
Colombia (50) · Peru (3) · El Salvador (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 76.5% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 23.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Salazar usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Salazar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Salazar usually continues d3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Salazar usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Salazar usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Salazar usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 46.7% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Nicolas Palacio Salazar's chess games
All 34 games by Nicolas Palacio Salazar in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2025 - Nov 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: 18 wins, 1 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Santiago Agudelo Ramirez | 1,740 | Colombia Nacional Sub12 y Sub06 - 2026 | Open | B27 |
| Mar 2026 | Joshua Molina Vivas | 1,693 | Colombia Nacional Sub12 y Sub06 - 2026 | Open | C41 |
| Dec 2025 | Matias Alejandro Lacruz Ramirez | 1,674 | XXI Festival Sudamericano de la Juventud 2025 | Clásico Sub-8 Abs | C50 |
| Dec 2025 | Juan Eduardo Ramos Barriga | 1,666 | XXI Festival Sudamericano de la Juventud 2025 | Clásico Sub-8 Abs | C41 |
| Mar 2026 | Felipe Verdugo Silva | 1,627 | Colombia Nacional Sub12 y Sub06 - 2026 | Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VII Campeonato Sudamericano de Ajedrez Bogotá 2026 | O09 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,689 |
| Colombia Nacional Sub12 y Sub06 - 2026 | Open | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 1,948 |
| XXI Festival Sudamericano de la Juventud 2025 | Clásico Sub-8 Abs | 2025 | 5 | 5 | 1,975 |
| Festival Colombiano Nacional Escolar Clasico 2026 Sub-7 a Sub-17 | Sub-11 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,451 |
| XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | O09 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,493 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O10 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,463 |
| Campeonato Nacional Colombiano Sub 18 | Absoluto | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,542 |
| XXI Festival Sudamericano de la Juventud 2025 | Rápido Sub-8 Abs | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,612 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Palacio Salazar's chess games?
34 games by Nicolas Palacio Salazar, from Feb 2025 to Nov 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 Nicolas Palacio Salazar has played.
What does Nicolas Palacio Salazar play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Nicolas Palacio Salazar opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Palacio Salazar answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Palacio Salazar play as White?
As White, Nicolas Palacio Salazar's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Palacio Salazar play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Palacio Salazar most often plays: Philidor (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Nicolas Palacio Salazar's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Palacio Salazar is currently rated 1,680 in classical chess, 1,614 in rapid and 1,616 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,680 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Nicolas Palacio Salazar played?
Our database contains 34 games by Nicolas Palacio Salazar, covering Feb 2025 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 1 draws, 15 losses (52.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Palacio Salazar?
34 games by Nicolas Palacio Salazar 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.