Prepare against Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo
Spain · World #56,571 classical · FIDE ID 22274553
When preparing against Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 37 games by Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esther Ruiz de Leon 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 | 1,868 | 1,921 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,823 | 1,828 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,877 | 1,887 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 16 | 6 | 15 | 43.2% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Merlo usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Merlo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Merlo usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo's chess games
All 37 games by Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Sara Roces Heres | 1,567 | ch-ESP w | A85 |
| Jul 2019 | Andrea Lopez Escribano | 1,559 | ch-Ciudad Real w | C70 |
| Dec 2022 | Marcos Torres Rebolledo | 1,530 | 1st Madrid Alcorcon Open | B23 |
| Jul 2019 | Maria Isabel Caparros Armand | 1,475 | ch-Ciudad Real w | B01 |
| Jul 2017 | Adela Talavera Sotoca | 1,456 | ch-La Mancha w | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Madrid Alcorcon Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,778 |
| ch-ESP w | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,648 |
| ch-La Mancha w | 2017 | 5 | 5 | 1,722 |
| Castilla La Mancha Region U16 | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,474 |
| ch-Valencia Real Provincial | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,961 |
| ch-Ciudad Real w | 2019 | 4 | 4 | 1,778 |
| IV Open Ajedrez de Navidad Rapidas Diagonal Alcorcon | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,896 |
| 11th Pontevedra Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,557 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo's chess games?
37 games by Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo, from Nov 2009 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 Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo has played.
What does Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo play as White?
As White, Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo play as Black?
As Black, Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo's FIDE rating?
Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,823 in rapid and 1,877 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (May 2025).
How many games has Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo played?
Our database contains 37 games by Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esther Ruiz de Leon Merlo?
37 games by Esther Ruiz de Leon 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.