Prepare against Carlos Merlo
Argentina · World #70,857 classical · FIDE ID 170682
When preparing against Carlos Merlo, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (36%).
Our database contains 58 games by Carlos Merlo, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Merlo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Merlo 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 | 1,818 | 2,181 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 10 | 9 | 39 | 17.2% |
| As White | 31 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 12.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Merlo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Merlo's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 32.3% | 15.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 12.9% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 10.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Merlo usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Merlo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Merlo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 15.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Merlo usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Merlo usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Merlo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 46.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 23.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Carlos Merlo's chess games
All 58 games by Carlos Merlo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Paleface Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Juan Jose Russo | 1,816 | 39th Mar del Plata Open | D00 |
| Jun 2011 | Jose Manuel Soto Suarez | 1,806 | 4th Buenos Aires Bolivar Open | A07 |
| Jun 2011 | Mauro Scagliarini | 1,791 | 4th Buenos Aires Bolivar Open | D07 |
| Apr 2015 | Santiago Cavinato | 1,394 | Buenos Aires 110 Years Argentino CC | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG38 | 1960 | 19 | 2 | – |
| 4th Buenos Aires Bolivar Open | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,706 |
| Mar del Plata International Open 01 | 1967 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| chT-ARG | 1969 | 5 | 3 | – |
| 39th Mar del Plata Open | 2008 | 4 | 1 | 1,737 |
| Buenos Aires CC Argentino Open | 2014 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,905 |
| Buenos Aires 111 Years qual | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,834 |
| Buenos Aires 110 Years Argentino CC | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Merlo's chess games?
58 games by Carlos Merlo, from Jul 2006 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 Carlos Merlo has played.
What does Carlos Merlo play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Carlos Merlo opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Merlo answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Carlos Merlo play as White?
As White, Carlos Merlo's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Paleface Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Merlo play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Merlo most often plays: Philidor (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Carlos Merlo's FIDE rating?
Carlos Merlo is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Carlos Merlo played?
Our database contains 58 games by Carlos Merlo, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 39 losses (17.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Merlo?
58 games by Carlos Merlo 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.