Prepare against Santiago Builes Palacio
Colombia · World #49,062 classical · FIDE ID 4465857
When preparing against Santiago Builes Palacio, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 79 games by Santiago Builes Palacio, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Builes Palacio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Builes Palacio 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 | 1,897 | 1,954 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,937 | 1,938 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,904 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 34 | 15 | 30 | 43.0% |
| As White | 39 | 19 | 7 | 13 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 40 | 15 | 8 | 17 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Builes Palacio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Builes Palacio's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 61.5% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 9 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 4 | 10.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Palacio usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Palacio usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Palacio usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Palacio usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Palacio usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Palacio usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 9 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Santiago Builes Palacio's chess games
All 79 games by Santiago Builes Palacio in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - Sep 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: 34 wins, 15 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Luis Montesinos Diaz | 2,075 | 19th Calvia Amateur Open | D00 |
| Aug 2026 | Diogo Freire Lachever | 1,960 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | A45 |
| Feb 2022 | Julian Camil Valderrama Castano | 1,958 | ch-COL U2000 | C06 |
| Jun 2017 | David Borensztajn | 1,950 | 13th American Continental | D00 |
| Aug 2026 | Katharina Reinecke | 1,949 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th American Continental | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,957 |
| ch-COL U2000 | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,863 |
| Medellin Amateur Open | 2011 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,813 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,961 |
| Bogota El Tablazo Open B | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 1,733 |
| 19th Calvia Amateur Open | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,879 |
| ch-Antioquia Region C | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,554 |
| ch-COL Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,848 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Builes Palacio's chess games?
79 games by Santiago Builes Palacio, from Apr 2016 to Sep 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 Santiago Builes Palacio has played.
What does Santiago Builes Palacio play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Santiago Builes Palacio opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Builes Palacio answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Santiago Builes Palacio play as White?
As White, Santiago Builes Palacio's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Builes Palacio play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Builes Palacio most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Santiago Builes Palacio's FIDE rating?
Santiago Builes Palacio is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,937 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,954 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Santiago Builes Palacio played?
Our database contains 79 games by Santiago Builes Palacio, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 15 draws, 30 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Builes Palacio?
79 games by Santiago Builes Palacio 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.