Prepare against Arcadio Guzman Mellado
Colombia · World #52,949 classical · FIDE ID 4404351
When preparing against Arcadio Guzman Mellado, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 223 games by Arcadio Guzman Mellado, covering Jan 2009 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Arcadio Guzman Mellado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arcadio Guzman 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 | 1,882 | 1,975 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,832 | 1,918 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,720 | 1,951 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 87 | 34 | 101 | 39.0% |
| As White | 110 | 49 | 19 | 42 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 113 | 38 | 15 | 59 | 33.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 265 rated games against 222 different opponents, across 31 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 127 | 44 | 29 | 54 | 34.6% | 1,969 | 1,817 | 6 |
| Rapid | 60 | 29 | 3 | 28 | 48.3% | 1,780 | 1,723 | 4 |
| Blitz | 69 | 33 | 4 | 32 | 47.8% | 1,705 | 1,679 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 54 | 5 | 6 | 43 | 9.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 94 | 44 | 14 | 36 | 46.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 1 vs WIM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,815 | 1,771 |
| 2025 | 59 | 29 | 6 | 24 | 1,658 | 1,640 |
| 2024 | 29 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 1,593 | 1,549 |
| 2023 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,783 | 1,783 |
| 2019 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 1,822 | 1,689 |
| 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1,649 | 1,516 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2,072 | 1,672 |
| 2015 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1,971 | 1,904 |
| 2014 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 2,042 | 1,882 |
| 2013 | 28 | 13 | 3 | 12 | 2,029 | 1,937 |
| 2012 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2,131 | 1,998 |
| 2011 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 2,047 | 1,747 |
| 2010 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2,268 | 2,001 |
| 2008 | 27 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 2,108 | 1,930 |
| 2007 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2,138 | 1,738 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arcadio Guzman Mellado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arcadio Guzman Mellado's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 96.4% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Mellado usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Mellado usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mellado usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c6 (67% of these games) — Mellado usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Mellado usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 58.2% | 43.6% |
| e5 | 28 | 41.8% | 48.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Arcadio Guzman Mellado's chess games
All 223 games by Arcadio Guzman Mellado in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Oct 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: 87 wins, 34 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/2/11 | 35.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Eduardo Bermudes | 2,077 | 4th Barranquilla Open | D00 |
| Jun 2008 | Raul Junior Barros | 2,061 | Bucaramanga Open | A25 |
| Feb 2015 | Juan Sebastian Romero Saenz | 1,926 | ch-COL Amateur | B90 |
| Sep 2015 | Nancy Mojica Hernandez | 1,889 | 1st Ocana Open | B49 |
| Oct 2026 | Benjamin Marquez | 1,877 | Santander Piensa En Grande 2026 | ITT | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL Amateur | 2015 | 19 | 12.5 | 1,803 |
| Tetraktys Concept Mgmt | 2021 | 11 | 3 | 1,572 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open April | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,700 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz Sept Open | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,740 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,938 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,793 |
| Orsay Blitz Open | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 1,326 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | 2021 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,397 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arcadio Guzman Mellado's chess games?
223 games by Arcadio Guzman Mellado, from Jan 2009 to Oct 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 Arcadio Guzman Mellado has played.
What does Arcadio Guzman Mellado play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Arcadio Guzman Mellado opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arcadio Guzman Mellado answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Arcadio Guzman Mellado play as White?
As White, Arcadio Guzman Mellado's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arcadio Guzman Mellado play as Black?
As Black, Arcadio Guzman Mellado most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Petrov's Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Arcadio Guzman Mellado's FIDE rating?
Arcadio Guzman Mellado is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,832 in rapid and 1,720 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Arcadio Guzman Mellado played?
Our database contains 223 games by Arcadio Guzman Mellado, covering Jan 2009 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 34 draws, 101 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arcadio Guzman Mellado?
223 games by Arcadio Guzman 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.