Prepare against Paulo Ricardo Palozi
FM · Brazil · World #5,584 classical · FIDE ID 2118866
Our database contains 318 games by Paulo Ricardo Palozi, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paulo Ricardo Palozi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paulo Ricardo Palozi 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 | 2,258 | 2,317 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,280 | 2,339 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,225 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 318 | 177 | 81 | 60 | 55.7% |
| As White | 164 | 96 | 41 | 27 | 58.5% |
| As Black | 154 | 81 | 40 | 33 | 52.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paulo Ricardo Palozi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paulo Ricardo Palozi's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 159 | 97.0% | 71.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 71.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Palozi usually continues c4 (72.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Palozi usually continues c4 (74.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Palozi usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Palozi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 63 | 95.5% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 55 | 98.2% | 69.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Paulo Ricardo Palozi's chess games
All 318 games by Paulo Ricardo Palozi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 177 wins, 81 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 15/5/2 | 68.2% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Felipe de Cresce El Debs | 2,521 | Caioba Telecom Open | E21 |
| Sep 2009 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,496 | Curitiba CC 71 Aniversario | D90 |
| Aug 2010 | Martin Crosa Coll | 2,382 | Santos Paulista Absoluto | E67 |
| Oct 2009 | Rodrigo Disconzi da Silva | 2,377 | Jogos Open do Parana - Japs | A90 |
| Sep 2009 | Adwilhans Luciano Souza | 2,345 | Curitiba CC 71 Aniversario | C57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Parana | 2017 | 25 | 18.5 | 2,292 |
| Sao Bernardo do Campo IRT-A | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 2,013 |
| Sao Paulo Braga Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,206 |
| Curitiba IRT CC | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,250 |
| Curitiba IM | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,234 |
| 1st Curitiba FEXPAR - CBX | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,264 |
| Sao Jose do Rio Preto CC-A | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,213 |
| 14th Sao Paulo Hebraica | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,321 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paulo Ricardo Palozi's chess games?
318 games by Paulo Ricardo Palozi, from Oct 2007 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 Paulo Ricardo Palozi has played.
What does Paulo Ricardo Palozi play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Paulo Ricardo Palozi opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paulo Ricardo Palozi answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Paulo Ricardo Palozi play as White?
As White, Paulo Ricardo Palozi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 68.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paulo Ricardo Palozi play as Black?
As Black, Paulo Ricardo Palozi most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Albin Countergambit (12 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Paulo Ricardo Palozi's FIDE rating?
Paulo Ricardo Palozi is currently rated 2,258 in classical chess, 2,280 in rapid and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Paulo Ricardo Palozi played?
Our database contains 318 games by Paulo Ricardo Palozi, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 177 wins, 81 draws, 60 losses (55.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paulo Ricardo Palozi?
318 games by Paulo Ricardo Palozi 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.