Prepare against Raul Garcia Paolicchi
FM · Andorra · World #22,130 classical · FIDE ID 6900020
Our database contains 671 games by Raul Garcia Paolicchi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raul Garcia Paolicchi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raul Garcia Paolicchi 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 | 2,040 | 2,273 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,252 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,098 | 2,193 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 671 | 187 | 243 | 241 | 27.9% |
| As White | 336 | 106 | 131 | 99 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 335 | 81 | 112 | 142 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raul Garcia Paolicchi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raul Garcia Paolicchi's side.
First moves as White (336 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 305 | 90.8% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 7.4% | 38.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Paolicchi usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Paolicchi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Paolicchi usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 38.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Paolicchi usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Paolicchi usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Paolicchi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 136 | 77.7% | 40.4% |
| d5 | 18 | 10.3% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 13 | 7.4% | 30.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.4% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 58 | 69.0% | 44.8% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 31.0% | 44.2% |
Raul Garcia Paolicchi's chess games
All 671 games by Raul Garcia Paolicchi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 187 wins, 243 draws, 241 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E68 | Indian Defense | 61 | 24/19/18 | 39.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 29 | 11/11/7 | 37.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 6/10/9 | 24.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| E09 | Catalan | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 5/10/6 | 23.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 88 | 20/33/35 | 22.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 41 | 11/14/16 | 26.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | Stuart C Conquest | 2,564 | Pamplona Open | A87 |
| Jun 2000 | Hicham Hamdouchi | 2,513 | 18th Andorra Open | D13 |
| Jan 1997 | Karen Movsziszian | 2,490 | La Pobla de Lillet Open | E68 |
| Dec 2006 | Diego Moral Barragan | 2,487 | 16th Pamplona Open | D00 |
| Aug 2015 | Javier Moreno Ruiz | 2,467 | 32nd Collado Villalba Open A | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 27 | 12 | 2,269 |
| La Pobla de Lillet Open | 2000 | 25 | 17 | 2,431 |
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,418 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,490 |
| Pamplona Open | 2008 | 13 | 8 | 2,336 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,338 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 13 | 7 | 2,388 |
| Olympiad-26 | 1984 | 13 | 8 | 2,392 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raul Garcia Paolicchi's chess games?
671 games by Raul Garcia Paolicchi, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Raul Garcia Paolicchi has played.
What does Raul Garcia Paolicchi play on the first move as White?
Across 336 games with White in our database, Raul Garcia Paolicchi opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raul Garcia Paolicchi answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games).
What openings does Raul Garcia Paolicchi play as White?
As White, Raul Garcia Paolicchi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (61 games, 39.3% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 336 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raul Garcia Paolicchi play as Black?
As Black, Raul Garcia Paolicchi most often plays: Sicilian (88 games, 22.7% win rate); Slav Defense (41 games, 26.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 335 games.
What is Raul Garcia Paolicchi's FIDE rating?
Raul Garcia Paolicchi is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 2,098 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Raul Garcia Paolicchi played?
Our database contains 671 games by Raul Garcia Paolicchi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 243 draws, 241 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raul Garcia Paolicchi?
671 games by Raul Garcia Paolicchi 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.