Prepare against Andres Merario Alarcon
IM · Spain · World #1,334 classical · FIDE ID 24522767
When preparing against Andres Merario Alarcon, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 53.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 384 games by Andres Merario Alarcon, covering Jun 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andres Merario Alarcon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andres Merario Alarcon 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 | 2,423 | 2,458 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,380 | 2,395 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,418 | 2,418 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 384 | 173 | 115 | 96 | 45.1% |
| As White | 190 | 99 | 55 | 36 | 52.1% |
| As Black | 194 | 74 | 60 | 60 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andres Merario Alarcon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andres Merario Alarcon's side.
First moves as White (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 135 | 71.1% | 65.2% |
| e4 | 43 | 22.6% | 69.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.1% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Alarcon usually continues c4 (64.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Alarcon usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Alarcon usually continues e4 (64.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 69.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Alarcon usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Alarcon usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Alarcon usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 50.0% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 27 | 31.4% | 64.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 8.1% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 55.2% | 57.8% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 39.7% | 52.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Andres Merario Alarcon's chess games
All 384 games by Andres Merario Alarcon in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - Sep 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: 173 wins, 115 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 30 | 16/8/6 | 53.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B69 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,665 | ch-ESP Rapid | E32 |
| Oct 2022 | Karen H. Grigoryan | 2,617 | 16th Malaga Open | C41 |
| Aug 2018 | Manuel Perez Candelario | 2,611 | ch-ESP rapid | C65 |
| Jun 2022 | Ivan Salgado Lopez | 2,604 | 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | D31 |
| Feb 2022 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,601 | 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP rapid | 2018 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,202 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,494 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,459 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,728 |
| 17th Gibraltar Masters | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,335 |
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,469 |
| Casabermeja | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,417 |
| 88th ch-ESP | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,422 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andres Merario Alarcon's chess games?
384 games by Andres Merario Alarcon, from Jun 2014 to Sep 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 Andres Merario Alarcon has played.
What does Andres Merario Alarcon play on the first move as White?
Across 190 games with White in our database, Andres Merario Alarcon opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andres Merario Alarcon answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Andres Merario Alarcon play as White?
As White, Andres Merario Alarcon's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 53.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 190 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andres Merario Alarcon play as Black?
As Black, Andres Merario Alarcon most often plays: Réti Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 194 games.
What is Andres Merario Alarcon's FIDE rating?
Andres Merario Alarcon is currently rated 2,423 in classical chess, 2,380 in rapid and 2,418 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,458 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Andres Merario Alarcon played?
Our database contains 384 games by Andres Merario Alarcon, covering Jun 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 115 draws, 96 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andres Merario Alarcon?
384 games by Andres Merario Alarcon 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.