Prepare against Oscar Palma Munoz
CHL · World #71,137 classical · FIDE ID 3445984
When preparing against Oscar Palma Munoz, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Oscar Palma Munoz, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oscar Palma Munoz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oscar Palma Munoz 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 | 1,817 | 1,850 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,725 | 1,731 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,722 | 1,722 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 16 | 4 | 22 | 38.1% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oscar Palma Munoz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oscar Palma Munoz's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 34.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 34.1% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Munoz usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Munoz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Munoz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Oscar Palma Munoz's chess games
All 42 games by Oscar Palma Munoz in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Cesar Sepulveda Castro | 1,765 | ch-CHI sf qual U1600 | E67 |
| Jan 2022 | Danixza Aliquintui Pereira | 1,698 | Temuco de la Frontera | B72 |
| Jan 2022 | Claudio Adolfo Miranda Gatica | 1,590 | Temuco de la Frontera | B20 |
| Jan 2022 | Freddy Antonio Lastra San Martin | 1,579 | Temuco de la Frontera | A39 |
| Jul 2019 | Angel Quizhpe Martinez | 1,529 | ch-Pan American U16 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temuco de la Frontera | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,707 |
| Temuco Covid Season 2nd | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,560 |
| ch-CHI U20 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,533 |
| ch-Pan American U16 | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,675 |
| 2nd Valdivia Open | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,750 |
| 1st San Nicolas U2200 | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,133 |
| Santiago de Chile Constitucion Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,787 |
| I Chess Open Santiago 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oscar Palma Munoz's chess games?
42 games by Oscar Palma Munoz, from Feb 2018 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 Oscar Palma Munoz has played.
What does Oscar Palma Munoz play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Oscar Palma Munoz opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oscar Palma Munoz answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Oscar Palma Munoz play as White?
As White, Oscar Palma Munoz's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oscar Palma Munoz play as Black?
As Black, Oscar Palma Munoz most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Oscar Palma Munoz's FIDE rating?
Oscar Palma Munoz is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,725 in rapid and 1,722 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,850 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Oscar Palma Munoz played?
Our database contains 42 games by Oscar Palma Munoz, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oscar Palma Munoz?
42 games by Oscar Palma Munoz 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.