Prepare against Nora Rua Palacio
Colombia · World #81,552 classical · FIDE ID 4401930
When preparing against Nora Rua Palacio, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 65 games by Nora Rua Palacio, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nora Rua Palacio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nora Rua Palacio 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 | 1,784 | 2,094 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,773 | 1,966 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,647 | 1,957 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 32 | 3 | 30 | 49.2% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 2 | 17 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 20 | 1 | 13 | 58.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nora Rua Palacio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nora Rua Palacio's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 96.8% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Palacio usually continues Bf4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Palacio usually continues Bf4 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Palacio usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 64.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Nora Rua Palacio's chess games
All 65 games by Nora Rua Palacio in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 32 wins, 3 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Edward Andres Castillo Rodriguez | 2,096 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 7mo | A45 |
| May 2026 | Santiago Urquijo Prada | 2,010 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 5to | A43 |
| May 2026 | Manuel Santiago Duque Pinzon | 2,001 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 5to | A45 |
| May 2026 | William Alexander Carrillo | 1,950 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 5to | C47 |
| Apr 2026 | Carlos Andres Marulanda | 1,844 | IRT Clásico de Semana Santa Kallpa U2000 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semifinal De Mayores Absoluto Colombia 2026 | Women | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,762 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 2do | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,848 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido Bobby Fischer | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,798 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 3er | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,848 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 7mo | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,827 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 5to | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,119 |
| IRT Clásico de Semana Santa Kallpa U2000 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,902 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 8vo | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,772 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nora Rua Palacio's chess games?
65 games by Nora Rua Palacio, from Apr 2003 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 Nora Rua Palacio has played.
What does Nora Rua Palacio play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Nora Rua Palacio opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nora Rua Palacio answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Nora Rua Palacio play as White?
As White, Nora Rua Palacio's most-played openings in our database are: London System (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nora Rua Palacio play as Black?
As Black, Nora Rua Palacio most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Nora Rua Palacio's FIDE rating?
Nora Rua Palacio is currently rated 1,784 in classical chess, 1,773 in rapid and 1,647 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Nora Rua Palacio played?
Our database contains 65 games by Nora Rua Palacio, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 3 draws, 30 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nora Rua Palacio?
65 games by Nora Rua Palacio 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.