Prepare against Santiago Palomar Ramon
Spain · World #42,693 classical · FIDE ID 2254956
Our database contains 231 games by Santiago Palomar Ramon, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Palomar Ramon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Palomar Ramon 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 | 1,923 | 2,130 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 1,959 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 2,006 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 97 | 59 | 75 | 42.0% |
| As White | 103 | 54 | 20 | 29 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 128 | 43 | 39 | 46 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Palomar Ramon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Palomar Ramon's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 79.6% | 64.0% |
| d4 | 13 | 12.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Ramon usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Ramon usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Ramon usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Ramon usually continues Bg5 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ramon usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Ramon usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 59.4% | 56.6% |
| c5 | 9 | 14.1% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 10.9% | 42.9% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 7.8% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 46.7% | 40.5% |
| d5 | 19 | 42.2% | 57.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Santiago Palomar Ramon's chess games
All 231 games by Santiago Palomar Ramon in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 97 wins, 59 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Victor Alcazar Jimenez | 2,261 | Zaragoza Open | B86 |
| Apr 2004 | Jesus C. Gomez Luesia | 2,224 | Ardid Memorial Open | D07 |
| Feb 2008 | Miguel A. Mimbela Lopez | 2,217 | chT-Aragon | A53 |
| Jan 2002 | Alfonso Llorente Zaro | 2,210 | Aragon Open | C64 |
| Mar 2003 | Angel Sarto Ramos | 2,184 | chT-Aragon | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon | 2009 | 25 | 17.5 | 2,179 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr II | 2023 | 17 | 12.5 | 1,818 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente B | 2013 | 12 | 6 | 1,914 |
| ch-Aragon | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 2,046 |
| 2nd Zaragoza Primavera Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,939 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,864 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente-B | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,034 |
| San Jose Open | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 1,981 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Palomar Ramon's chess games?
231 games by Santiago Palomar Ramon, from Jul 2004 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 Santiago Palomar Ramon has played.
What does Santiago Palomar Ramon play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Santiago Palomar Ramon opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Palomar Ramon answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Santiago Palomar Ramon play as White?
As White, Santiago Palomar Ramon's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Palomar Ramon play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Palomar Ramon most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Santiago Palomar Ramon's FIDE rating?
Santiago Palomar Ramon is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Santiago Palomar Ramon played?
Our database contains 231 games by Santiago Palomar Ramon, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 59 draws, 75 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Palomar Ramon?
231 games by Santiago Palomar Ramon 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.