Prepare against Reegan Palmer
CM · ZAF · World #16,890 classical · FIDE ID 14322145
Our database contains 327 games by Reegan Palmer, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reegan Palmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reegan Palmer 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 | 2,086 | 2,090 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 1,992 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,911 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 327 | 116 | 23 | 188 | 35.5% |
| As White | 159 | 59 | 6 | 94 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 168 | 57 | 17 | 94 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reegan Palmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reegan Palmer's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 72.3% | 33.9% |
| c4 | 28 | 17.6% | 48.2% |
| d4 | 15 | 9.4% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 33.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Palmer usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Palmer usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Palmer usually continues Qe2 (14.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 48.2% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Palmer usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Palmer usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Palmer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 61.9% | 38.3% |
| e6 | 18 | 18.6% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 12 | 12.4% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.1% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 82.2% | 36.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 11.1% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.7% | 83.3% |
Reegan Palmer's chess games
All 327 games by Reegan Palmer in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 116 wins, 23 draws, 188 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 33 | 13/2/18 | 39.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 7/0/9 | 43.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 16 | 2/0/14 | 12.5% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 8/1/16 | 32.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Nino Batsiashvili | 2,487 | Titled Tue Late | C72 |
| Jul 2024 | Nazar Firman | 2,472 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Feb 2024 | Thore Perske | 2,451 | Titled Tue Early | C10 |
| Nov 2025 | Edgar Andreasyan | 2,419 | Titled Tue | C25 |
| Oct 2025 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 186 | 55 | 2,075 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 31 | 12.5 | 2,099 |
| ch-RSA U10 | 2017 | 22 | 14 | 1,213 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 14 | 4 | 2,092 |
| South African Open | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,783 |
| ch-RSA Open | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,943 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,562 |
| ch-Africa U12 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,693 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reegan Palmer's chess games?
327 games by Reegan Palmer, from Dec 2015 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 Reegan Palmer has played.
What does Reegan Palmer play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Reegan Palmer opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reegan Palmer answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Reegan Palmer play as White?
As White, Reegan Palmer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 39.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (16 games, 43.8% win rate); French Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reegan Palmer play as Black?
As Black, Reegan Palmer most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 32.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Reegan Palmer's FIDE rating?
Reegan Palmer is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Reegan Palmer played?
Our database contains 327 games by Reegan Palmer, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 23 draws, 188 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reegan Palmer?
327 games by Reegan Palmer 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.