Prepare against Xavier Palleja
France · World #8,027 classical · FIDE ID 604925
Our database contains 92 games by Xavier Palleja, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xavier Palleja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavier Palleja 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 | 2,204 | 2,269 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,215 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 34 | 16 | 42 | 37.0% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 60 | 24 | 9 | 27 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xavier Palleja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xavier Palleja's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 93.8% | 43.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Palleja usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Palleja usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Palleja usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Palleja usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Palleja usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 89.7% | 61.5% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 33.3% | 21.4% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
Xavier Palleja's chess games
All 92 games by Xavier Palleja in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 34 wins, 16 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A43 | French Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Jakub Czakon | 2,484 | Montpellier Loubatiere Memorial | A73 |
| Jul 2006 | Florian Handke | 2,458 | Montpellier Loubatiere Memorial | A43 |
| Jul 2006 | Laurent Guidarelli | 2,437 | Montpellier Loubatiere Memorial | A65 |
| Jul 2006 | Theo Hommeles | 2,381 | Montpellier Loubatiere Memorial | C18 |
| Jan 1998 | Lionel Goldgewicht | 2,365 | chT-FRA2S 9798 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,244 |
| Sas van Gent ECI Open U20 | 1990 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 1991 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,042 |
| Chanac Open | 1989 | 9 | 5 | 2,342 |
| chT2-FRA South 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,211 |
| Toulouse CEIT Open | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,277 |
| chT-FRA2S 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 5 | 2,428 |
| Montpellier Loubatiere Memorial | 2006 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,658 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xavier Palleja's chess games?
92 games by Xavier Palleja, from Apr 2003 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 Xavier Palleja has played.
What does Xavier Palleja play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Xavier Palleja opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavier Palleja answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nc6 (14% of games).
What openings does Xavier Palleja play as White?
As White, Xavier Palleja's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavier Palleja play as Black?
As Black, Xavier Palleja most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Xavier Palleja's FIDE rating?
Xavier Palleja is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Xavier Palleja played?
Our database contains 92 games by Xavier Palleja, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 16 draws, 42 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavier Palleja?
92 games by Xavier Palleja 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.