Prepare against Ricardo Palacin Martin
Spain · World #33,525 classical · FIDE ID 2215527
Our database contains 159 games by Ricardo Palacin Martin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Palacin Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Palacin Martin 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 | 1,966 | 2,207 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 63 | 48 | 48 | 39.6% |
| As White | 84 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 75 | 32 | 19 | 24 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Palacin Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Palacin Martin's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 75.0% | 53.2% |
| d4 | 21 | 25.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Martin usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 70.3% | 48.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 24.3% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 81.5% | 65.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
Ricardo Palacin Martin's chess games
All 159 games by Ricardo Palacin Martin 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: 63 wins, 48 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Manuel Granados Gomez | 2,428 | Vila de Poblenou Open | B00 |
| Jan 1997 | Jorge Armando Gonzalez Rodriguez | 2,350 | Sant Boi Open | C41 |
| Jan 1997 | Xavier Bosque Ortega | 2,315 | Sant Boi Open | D02 |
| Jan 2000 | David Bosch Porta | 2,240 | Catalunya Open A | B34 |
| Aug 1996 | German Rodriguez Regull | 2,225 | Mataro Open A | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Catalunya Seniors | 2023 | 20 | 11 | 1,926 |
| Mataro Open A | 1997 | 18 | 9 | 2,228 |
| 3rd Cornella de Llobregat Vallve Pinol | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| 6th Barcelona Seniors 55 Open | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 1,942 |
| 25th Barcelona Vila de Gracia Open | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,984 |
| 21th Barcelona Tres Peons A | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,017 |
| Cerdanyola del Valles Open 30th | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,129 |
| Sant Boi Open | 1997 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,561 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Palacin Martin's chess games?
159 games by Ricardo Palacin Martin, 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 Ricardo Palacin Martin has played.
What does Ricardo Palacin Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Ricardo Palacin Martin opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Palacin Martin answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Palacin Martin play as White?
As White, Ricardo Palacin Martin's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Palacin Martin play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Palacin Martin most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Ricardo Palacin Martin's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Palacin Martin is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Ricardo Palacin Martin played?
Our database contains 159 games by Ricardo Palacin Martin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 48 draws, 48 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Palacin Martin?
159 games by Ricardo Palacin Martin 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.