Prepare against Antonio Rodriguez Mellado
Spain · World #30,917 classical · FIDE ID 22243038
When preparing against Antonio Rodriguez Mellado, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 319 games by Antonio Rodriguez Mellado, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Rodriguez Mellado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Rodriguez Mellado 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 | 1,981 | 2,131 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 1,984 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,167 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 319 | 161 | 49 | 109 | 50.5% |
| As White | 157 | 88 | 29 | 40 | 56.1% |
| As Black | 162 | 73 | 20 | 69 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Rodriguez Mellado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Rodriguez Mellado's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 143 | 91.1% | 65.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.8% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 65.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Mellado usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Mellado usually continues Nf3 (76.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Mellado usually continues d3 (54.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mellado usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mellado usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Mellado usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 62 | 71.3% | 59.7% |
| d5 | 16 | 18.4% | 59.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.7% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 58.7% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 16 | 34.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
Antonio Rodriguez Mellado's chess games
All 319 games by Antonio Rodriguez Mellado in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 161 wins, 49 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D79 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Oscar Bruno De Prado Rodriguez | 2,283 | 77th ch-ESP | B01 |
| Apr 2015 | Stephane Bressac | 2,277 | 8th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | E61 |
| Apr 2014 | Borja Rodriguez Ferraz | 2,236 | Las Palmas Cabildo Trophy | D78 |
| Apr 2014 | Belinda Vega Gutierrez | 2,219 | Las Palmas Cabildo Trophy | C61 |
| Jul 2016 | Jose Manuel Nieves Cabanes | 2,215 | ch-ESP U18 | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref-B | 2016 | 24 | 16 | 1,916 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2009 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,891 |
| ch-Gran Canaria U16 | 2015 | 17 | 12 | 1,683 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-B | 2014 | 16 | 12 | 2,030 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria IRT | 2009 | 13 | 6 | 1,772 |
| 77th ch-ESP | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,917 |
| 6th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,902 |
| Gran Canaria Primavera Open | 2009 | 9 | 2 | 1,708 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Rodriguez Mellado's chess games?
319 games by Antonio Rodriguez Mellado, from Apr 2009 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 Antonio Rodriguez Mellado has played.
What does Antonio Rodriguez Mellado play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Antonio Rodriguez Mellado opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Rodriguez Mellado answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Antonio Rodriguez Mellado play as White?
As White, Antonio Rodriguez Mellado's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Rodriguez Mellado play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Rodriguez Mellado most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Antonio Rodriguez Mellado's FIDE rating?
Antonio Rodriguez Mellado is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Antonio Rodriguez Mellado played?
Our database contains 319 games by Antonio Rodriguez Mellado, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 49 draws, 109 losses (50.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Rodriguez Mellado?
319 games by Antonio Rodriguez Mellado 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.