Prepare against Salvador Palomino Menendez
Cuba · World #54,424 classical · FIDE ID 3506568
When preparing against Salvador Palomino Menendez, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 51 games by Salvador Palomino Menendez, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Salvador Palomino Menendez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salvador Palomino Menendez 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 | 1,876 | 2,084 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,977 | 2,051 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 24 | 5 | 22 | 47.1% |
| As White | 27 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 59.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salvador Palomino Menendez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salvador Palomino Menendez's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 96.3% | 63.5% |
| b4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Menendez usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Menendez usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Menendez usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Menendez usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
Salvador Palomino Menendez's chess games
All 51 games by Salvador Palomino Menendez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 24 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Alex Rodriguez Gonzalez | 2,088 | Erandio Open | B07 |
| Aug 2024 | Alejandro Garcia Prada | 2,079 | 9th Collado Villalba 64 Open | B90 |
| Dec 2015 | Alejandro De la Orden Alcocer | 2,024 | chT-Madrid 1516 | B06 |
| Aug 2024 | Pablo Gutierrez Diaz | 1,986 | 9th Collado Villalba 64 Open | A31 |
| Dec 2007 | Bruno Villanueva Arguinberri | 1,982 | Erandio Open | C43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36th Collado Villalba Open B | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 1,723 |
| 7th Collado Villalba 64 Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,713 |
| 9th Collado Villalba 64 Open | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,209 |
| 8th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 2,051 |
| Castilla La Mancha Men & Veterans | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,863 |
| Erandio Open | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,034 |
| chT-Madrid 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,893 |
| chT-Madrid 1516 | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,851 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salvador Palomino Menendez's chess games?
51 games by Salvador Palomino Menendez, from Apr 2008 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 Salvador Palomino Menendez has played.
What does Salvador Palomino Menendez play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Salvador Palomino Menendez opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.b4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salvador Palomino Menendez answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games).
What openings does Salvador Palomino Menendez play as White?
As White, Salvador Palomino Menendez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salvador Palomino Menendez play as Black?
As Black, Salvador Palomino Menendez most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Salvador Palomino Menendez's FIDE rating?
Salvador Palomino Menendez is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess, 1,977 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Salvador Palomino Menendez played?
Our database contains 51 games by Salvador Palomino Menendez, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salvador Palomino Menendez?
51 games by Salvador Palomino Menendez 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.