Prepare against Victor Palacios Sanchez
Spain · World #53,490 classical · FIDE ID 24515027
When preparing against Victor Palacios Sanchez, expect 1.e4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%).
Our database contains 108 games by Victor Palacios Sanchez, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Victor Palacios Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Palacios Sanchez 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 | 1,880 | 1,905 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,742 | 1,742 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,719 | 1,719 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 43 | 10 | 55 | 39.8% |
| As White | 54 | 19 | 5 | 30 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 54 | 24 | 5 | 25 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Palacios Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Palacios Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 40.7% | 34.1% |
| c4 | 18 | 33.3% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 11 | 20.4% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 34.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 90.0% | 57.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Victor Palacios Sanchez's chess games
All 108 games by Victor Palacios Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 43 wins, 10 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Yannick Woods | 2,055 | Thomson Masters Drogheda | A56 |
| May 2025 | Padraig Hughes | 1,904 | Thomson Masters Drogheda | C45 |
| Jun 2025 | Sean Cummins | 1,898 | Thomson Masters Drogheda | B40 |
| Aug 2021 | Jose Luis Rojas Pozo | 1,876 | 38th Collado Villalba Open | C45 |
| Feb 2020 | Vicente Martin Hernandez | 1,864 | ch-Madrid Previa-B | E07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2022 | 34 | 14.5 | 1,625 |
| 38th Collado Villalba Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,687 |
| 1st Madrid Alcorcon Open | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,540 |
| 8th Oviedo Open | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,641 |
| 35th Collado Villalba Open B | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,573 |
| 11th Tres Cantos Open | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,563 |
| ch-Madrid Previa A | 2023 | 6 | 5 | 1,860 |
| 1st Alcorcon Diagonal Open | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,394 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Palacios Sanchez's chess games?
108 games by Victor Palacios Sanchez, from Apr 2016 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 Victor Palacios Sanchez has played.
What does Victor Palacios Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Victor Palacios Sanchez opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Palacios Sanchez answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games).
What openings does Victor Palacios Sanchez play as White?
As White, Victor Palacios Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Palacios Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Victor Palacios Sanchez most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Victor Palacios Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Victor Palacios Sanchez is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,742 in rapid and 1,719 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,905 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Victor Palacios Sanchez played?
Our database contains 108 games by Victor Palacios Sanchez, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 10 draws, 55 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Palacios Sanchez?
108 games by Victor Palacios Sanchez 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.