Prepare against Carles Mellado Sais
Spain · World #39,234 classical · FIDE ID 54590299
When preparing against Carles Mellado Sais, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 98 games by Carles Mellado Sais, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carles Mellado Sais's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carles Mellado Sais 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 | 1,939 | 2,038 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 1,993 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,037 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 34 | 26 | 37 | 34.7% |
| As White | 54 | 20 | 14 | 20 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 44 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carles Mellado Sais's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carles Mellado Sais's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 74.1% | 51.2% |
| e4 | 12 | 22.2% | 45.8% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Sais usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Sais usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Sais usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 45.8% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Sais usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Sais usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Sais usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 100.0% | 44.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Carles Mellado Sais's chess games
All 98 games by Carles Mellado Sais in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - Aug 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, 26 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/2/5 | 27.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Vladimir Chernikov | 2,254 | X Open Ciutat de Sueca | C41 |
| Aug 2026 | Israel Segarra Victorio | 2,182 | X Open Ciutat de Sueca | A34 |
| Jul 2026 | Daniel Vecillas Rey | 2,165 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | A61 |
| Aug 2026 | Carlos Roche Fraile | 1,981 | X Open Ciutat de Sueca | B46 |
| Jul 2026 | Jose Alfonso Antonino Dunai | 1,910 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U12 | 2023 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,570 |
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2023 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,482 |
| X Open Ciutat de Sueca | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,172 |
| 7th Sueca Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,937 |
| 8th Sueca Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,943 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,585 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,098 |
| 12th Alzira Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,824 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carles Mellado Sais's chess games?
98 games by Carles Mellado Sais, from Feb 2019 to Aug 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 Carles Mellado Sais has played.
What does Carles Mellado Sais play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Carles Mellado Sais opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.d3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carles Mellado Sais answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Carles Mellado Sais play as White?
As White, Carles Mellado Sais's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carles Mellado Sais play as Black?
As Black, Carles Mellado Sais most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Carles Mellado Sais's FIDE rating?
Carles Mellado Sais is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Carles Mellado Sais played?
Our database contains 98 games by Carles Mellado Sais, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 26 draws, 37 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carles Mellado Sais?
98 games by Carles Mellado Sais 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.