Prepare against Adrian Mercado Larrea
Spain · World #28,118 classical · FIDE ID 2245140
When preparing against Adrian Mercado Larrea, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Adrian Mercado Larrea, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adrian Mercado Larrea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adrian Mercado Larrea 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 | 1,997 | 2,026 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 1,986 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,017 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 14 | 11 | 28 | 26.4% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adrian Mercado Larrea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adrian Mercado Larrea's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 70.4% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 25.9% | 14.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Larrea usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Larrea usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Larrea usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 14.3% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Larrea usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Larrea usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
Adrian Mercado Larrea's chess games
All 53 games by Adrian Mercado Larrea in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Javier Fernandez Lledo | 2,207 | ch-ESP U18 | B00 |
| Sep 2014 | Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra | 2,134 | 79th ch-ESP | B25 |
| Jul 2012 | Luis David Jimenez Almeida | 2,097 | ch-ESP U16 | B33 |
| Mar 2016 | Antonio Segovia Sanchez | 2,074 | 39th San Sebastian Open | B15 |
| Apr 2012 | Juan Antonio Fernandez Calzada | 1,820 | ch-Andalucia | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Andalucia | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,842 |
| ch-Andalucia U16 | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 1,801 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2012 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,953 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2012 | 5 | 1 | 1,904 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 1,890 |
| ch-ESP 78th | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 2,075 |
| 79th ch-ESP | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 2,041 |
| 39th San Sebastian Open | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adrian Mercado Larrea's chess games?
53 games by Adrian Mercado Larrea, from Apr 2008 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 Adrian Mercado Larrea has played.
What does Adrian Mercado Larrea play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Adrian Mercado Larrea opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adrian Mercado Larrea answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Adrian Mercado Larrea play as White?
As White, Adrian Mercado Larrea's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adrian Mercado Larrea play as Black?
As Black, Adrian Mercado Larrea most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Adrian Mercado Larrea's FIDE rating?
Adrian Mercado Larrea is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Adrian Mercado Larrea played?
Our database contains 53 games by Adrian Mercado Larrea, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adrian Mercado Larrea?
53 games by Adrian Mercado Larrea 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.