Prepare against Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino
Spain · World #9,156 classical · FIDE ID 2257882
Our database contains 61 games by Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino 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 | 2,183 | 2,226 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,133 | 2,208 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 25 | 8 | 28 | 41.0% |
| As White | 29 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 82.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 17.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Merino usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Merino usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Merino usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Merino usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Merino usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Merino usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 100.0% | 37.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino's chess games
All 61 games by Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino 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: 25 wins, 8 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Ivan Andres Gonzalez | 2,324 | ch-ESP Universities | A57 |
| Aug 2019 | Aitor Alonso Alvarez | 2,305 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | D45 |
| May 2008 | Mario Gavilan Diaz | 2,300 | ch-ESP Universities | C15 |
| Aug 2007 | Alberto Hernandez Leon | 2,275 | ch-ESP U18 | A43 |
| Oct 2006 | David Pons Carreras | 2,272 | chT-ESP Autonomicas | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2019 | 12 | 3 | 2,222 |
| ch-ESP Universities | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2,424 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 2,103 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2005 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,104 |
| chT-ESP Autonomicas | 2006 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,386 |
| chT-ESP U18 | 2005 | 5 | 0 | 1,821 |
| chT-Calvia Autonomicas | 2007 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,307 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino's chess games?
61 games by Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino, 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 Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino has played.
What does Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino play as White?
As White, Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino play as Black?
As Black, Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino's FIDE rating?
Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,133 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino played?
Our database contains 61 games by Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 8 draws, 28 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino?
61 games by Alberto 1989 Gonzalez Merino 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.