Prepare against Willyam Espinoza Palomino
IM · Peru · World #3,443 classical · FIDE ID 3804852
Our database contains 510 games by Willyam Espinoza Palomino, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Willyam Espinoza Palomino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Willyam Espinoza Palomino 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 | 2,321 | 2,416 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,374 | 2,400 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,300 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 510 | 232 | 145 | 133 | 45.5% |
| As White | 262 | 130 | 70 | 62 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 248 | 102 | 75 | 71 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Willyam Espinoza Palomino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Willyam Espinoza Palomino's side.
First moves as White (262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 251 | 95.8% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.7% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Palomino usually continues Nf3 (62.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Palomino usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Palomino usually continues d4 (69.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Palomino usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Palomino usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Palomino usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 107 | 99.1% | 62.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 73.9% | 56.9% |
| d5 | 23 | 26.1% | 60.9% |
Willyam Espinoza Palomino's chess games
All 510 games by Willyam Espinoza Palomino in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Aug 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: 232 wins, 145 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 40 | 21/9/10 | 52.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 14/4/7 | 56.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 10/5/1 | 62.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 35 | 15/11/9 | 42.9% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Xavier Vila Gazquez | 2,472 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | C47 |
| Apr 2020 | Renato Rodrigues Quintiliano Pinto | 2,469 | Sitges Sunway Online Open | D43 |
| Oct 2015 | Luis Lazaro Aguero Jimenez | 2,459 | 9th Bogota University Open | B01 |
| Jul 2012 | Marcelo A. Panelo Munoz | 2,452 | 14th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | E11 |
| Mar 2013 | Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva | 2,436 | 1st Montcada | E41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 36 | 19.5 | 2,282 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2012 | 18 | 12 | 2,259 |
| Wch U14 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,920 |
| 1st Montevideo George Williams | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,399 |
| 8th American Continental | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,315 |
| Budapest FS08 IM-B | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,212 |
| 46th Capablanca Memorial Open A | 2011 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,184 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2013 | 10 | 9.5 | 2,537 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Willyam Espinoza Palomino's chess games?
510 games by Willyam Espinoza Palomino, from Jan 2008 to Aug 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 Willyam Espinoza Palomino has played.
What does Willyam Espinoza Palomino play on the first move as White?
Across 262 games with White in our database, Willyam Espinoza Palomino opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Willyam Espinoza Palomino answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Willyam Espinoza Palomino play as White?
As White, Willyam Espinoza Palomino's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 52.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 56.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 262 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Willyam Espinoza Palomino play as Black?
As Black, Willyam Espinoza Palomino most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 248 games.
What is Willyam Espinoza Palomino's FIDE rating?
Willyam Espinoza Palomino is currently rated 2,321 in classical chess, 2,374 in rapid and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Willyam Espinoza Palomino played?
Our database contains 510 games by Willyam Espinoza Palomino, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 232 wins, 145 draws, 133 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Willyam Espinoza Palomino?
510 games by Willyam Espinoza Palomino 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.