Prepare against Xavier Palomo Teruel
Spain · World #17,463 classical · FIDE ID 2202999
When preparing against Xavier Palomo Teruel, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 111 games by Xavier Palomo Teruel, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xavier Palomo Teruel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavier Palomo Teruel 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 | 2,080 | 2,162 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,087 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,145 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 28 | 33 | 50 | 25.2% |
| As White | 50 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 61 | 10 | 19 | 32 | 16.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xavier Palomo Teruel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xavier Palomo Teruel's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 44.0% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 11 | 22.0% | 18.2% |
| e4 | 10 | 20.0% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Teruel usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Teruel usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Teruel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 18.2% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Teruel usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Teruel usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Teruel usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 67.6% | 37.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 20.6% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 18.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Xavier Palomo Teruel's chess games
All 111 games by Xavier Palomo Teruel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 28 wins, 33 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Fabian Fiorito | 2,318 | 10th Sitges Sunway Open | E62 |
| Dec 2022 | Alex Cherniack | 2,188 | Benidorm Open A | C45 |
| Mar 2014 | Oscar Lopez Santana | 2,187 | chT-Catalunya | A67 |
| Feb 2014 | Antonio Marques Taltavull | 2,134 | chT-Catalunya | A48 |
| May 2008 | Enric Regue Farran | 2,064 | ch-Tarragona Province A | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Catalunya U20 | 2011 | 24 | 12.5 | 1,987 |
| Benidorm Open A | 2023 | 17 | 8 | 2,085 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,863 |
| 90th ch-ESP | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,982 |
| Benidorm Open A 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,019 |
| 10th Sitges Sunway Open | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,971 |
| ch-Catalunya U14 | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 1,927 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xavier Palomo Teruel's chess games?
111 games by Xavier Palomo Teruel, from Apr 2007 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 Palomo Teruel has played.
What does Xavier Palomo Teruel play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Xavier Palomo Teruel opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavier Palomo Teruel answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Xavier Palomo Teruel play as White?
As White, Xavier Palomo Teruel's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavier Palomo Teruel play as Black?
As Black, Xavier Palomo Teruel most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Xavier Palomo Teruel's FIDE rating?
Xavier Palomo Teruel is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Xavier Palomo Teruel played?
Our database contains 111 games by Xavier Palomo Teruel, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 33 draws, 50 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavier Palomo Teruel?
111 games by Xavier Palomo Teruel 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.