Prepare against Aurelio Merino Gomez
Spain · World #94,127 classical · FIDE ID 32072473
When preparing against Aurelio Merino Gomez, expect 1.Nf3 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 82 games by Aurelio Merino Gomez, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aurelio Merino Gomez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aurelio Merino Gomez 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 | 1,747 | 1,758 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 34 | 18 | 30 | 41.5% |
| As White | 42 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 40 | 16 | 7 | 17 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aurelio Merino Gomez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aurelio Merino Gomez's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 20 | 47.6% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 23.8% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 14.3% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gomez usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Gomez usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Gomez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 82.6% | 60.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Aurelio Merino Gomez's chess games
All 82 games by Aurelio Merino Gomez in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 34 wins, 18 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Juan Carlos Diaz Illescas | 1,898 | 23rd ch-Valladolid Once | B23 |
| Nov 2012 | Valeriano Septien Lopez | 1,879 | 23rd ch-Valladolid Once | A56 |
| Oct 2018 | Juan Jose Pichel Jallas | 1,781 | 21st Almunecar FEDC Open | D02 |
| Nov 2014 | Jose Carlos Menendez Solar | 1,758 | 24th Linares ch-FEDC | A21 |
| Nov 2016 | Piedad Esmeralda Sanchez Ruiz | 1,745 | 25th Madrid ch-FEDC | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Linares ch-FEDC | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,681 |
| 23rd ch-Valladolid Once | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,853 |
| 25th Madrid ch-FEDC | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,685 |
| 28th ch-ESP FEDC | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,709 |
| 21st Almunecar FEDC Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,746 |
| 20th Benidorm FEDC Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,558 |
| 23rd Almunecar FEDC Open | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,697 |
| 9th Mondariz Open U2300 | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,584 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aurelio Merino Gomez's chess games?
82 games by Aurelio Merino Gomez, from May 2012 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 Aurelio Merino Gomez has played.
What does Aurelio Merino Gomez play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Aurelio Merino Gomez opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aurelio Merino Gomez answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Aurelio Merino Gomez play as White?
As White, Aurelio Merino Gomez's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aurelio Merino Gomez play as Black?
As Black, Aurelio Merino Gomez most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Aurelio Merino Gomez's FIDE rating?
Aurelio Merino Gomez is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,758 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Aurelio Merino Gomez played?
Our database contains 82 games by Aurelio Merino Gomez, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 18 draws, 30 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aurelio Merino Gomez?
82 games by Aurelio Merino Gomez 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.