Prepare against Enrique Melcon Diez
Spain · World #122,877 classical · FIDE ID 32043180
When preparing against Enrique Melcon Diez, expect 1.c4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 47.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 207 games by Enrique Melcon Diez, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Enrique Melcon Diez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Enrique Melcon Diez 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 | 1,666 | 1,715 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 88 | 23 | 96 | 42.5% |
| As White | 101 | 47 | 10 | 44 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 106 | 41 | 13 | 52 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Enrique Melcon Diez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Enrique Melcon Diez's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 98 | 97.0% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 97% of White games, 52.0% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Diez usually continues Nc3 (56.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Diez usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Diez usually continues Nc3 (34.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Diez usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Diez usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 96.4% | 45.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Enrique Melcon Diez's chess games
All 207 games by Enrique Melcon Diez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 88 wins, 23 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 33 | 17/3/13 | 51.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 33 | 16/2/15 | 48.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Oliver Ocana Lameiro | 2,004 | 29th Colmenarejo Autumn Open | A40 |
| Oct 2018 | Emilio De Diego Ferrer | 1,957 | 25th Colmenarejo Autumn Open | D94 |
| Sep 2015 | Francisco Jose Serrano Martinez | 1,880 | Colmenarejo Autumn Open | D30 |
| Dec 2010 | Pablo Balsinde Montemayor | 1,827 | 12th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | B13 |
| Aug 2017 | Salvador Santos Garay Cordovil | 1,825 | 34th Collado Villalba Open B | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colmenarejo Autumn Open | 2016 | 19 | 10.5 | 1,722 |
| 7th Madrid Codes Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,741 |
| 34th Collado Villalba Open B | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,781 |
| 35th Collado Villalba Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,449 |
| ch-Madrid | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,515 |
| 32nd Collado Villalba Open B | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,659 |
| ch-Madrid prel B | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,696 |
| 36th Collado Villalba Open B | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,637 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Enrique Melcon Diez's chess games?
207 games by Enrique Melcon Diez, from Jan 2011 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 Enrique Melcon Diez has played.
What does Enrique Melcon Diez play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Enrique Melcon Diez opens with 1.c4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Enrique Melcon Diez answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Enrique Melcon Diez play as White?
As White, Enrique Melcon Diez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (33 games, 51.5% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 47.6% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Enrique Melcon Diez play as Black?
As Black, Enrique Melcon Diez most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Enrique Melcon Diez's FIDE rating?
Enrique Melcon Diez is currently rated 1,666 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,715 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Enrique Melcon Diez played?
Our database contains 207 games by Enrique Melcon Diez, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 23 draws, 96 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Enrique Melcon Diez?
207 games by Enrique Melcon Diez 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.