Prepare against Theodor Palamar
Romania · World #54,712 classical · FIDE ID 1201352
When preparing against Theodor Palamar, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 60 games by Theodor Palamar, covering Oct 2008 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Theodor Palamar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theodor Palamar 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 | 1,876 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,867 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,852 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 11 | 18 | 31 | 18.3% |
| As White | 31 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 17.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theodor Palamar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theodor Palamar's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 93.5% | 34.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 34.5% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Palamar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Palamar usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Palamar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Palamar usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Palamar usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 94.7% | 30.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
Theodor Palamar's chess games
All 60 games by Theodor Palamar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Daniel-Iulian Panainte | 1,907 | ch-ROM U16 | B88 |
| Oct 2015 | Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu | 1,871 | chT2-ROM | C11 |
| Apr 2010 | Claudiu Catricicau | 1,847 | ch-ROM U16 | B09 |
| Oct 2026 | Cezar-Teodor Capatina | 1,833 | Romanian Team Chess Championships 2026 | Division A | A01 |
| Aug 2009 | Matei Filip | 1,702 | 12th Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U14 Boys | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 732 |
| 12th Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,719 |
| 9th Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post Open | 2006 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,573 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,793 |
| Medias Open | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,854 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 6 | 1 | 1,685 |
| chT-ROM | 2013 | 6 | 0 | 1,959 |
| chT2-ROM | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theodor Palamar's chess games?
60 games by Theodor Palamar, from Oct 2008 to Nov 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 Theodor Palamar has played.
What does Theodor Palamar play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Theodor Palamar opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theodor Palamar answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Theodor Palamar play as White?
As White, Theodor Palamar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Center Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theodor Palamar play as Black?
As Black, Theodor Palamar most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Theodor Palamar's FIDE rating?
Theodor Palamar is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Theodor Palamar played?
Our database contains 60 games by Theodor Palamar, covering Oct 2008 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses (18.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theodor Palamar?
60 games by Theodor Palamar 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.