Prepare against Francisco Gonzalez Merino
Spain · World #26,289 classical · FIDE ID 2251248
Our database contains 60 games by Francisco Gonzalez Merino, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Gonzalez Merino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Gonzalez Merino 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 | 2,009 | 2,169 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,073 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,105 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 22 | 10 | 27 | 36.7% |
| As White | 31 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Gonzalez Merino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Gonzalez Merino's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 26 | 83.9% | 32.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 84% of White games, 32.7% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Merino usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Merino usually continues g3 (8.3% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Merino usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Merino usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Merino usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Merino usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 60.9% | 53.6% |
| g6 | 9 | 39.1% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Francisco Gonzalez Merino's chess games
All 60 games by Francisco Gonzalez Merino in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 22 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/1/8 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B28 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B44 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Manuel Rivas Pastor | 2,424 | chT-ESP | B01 |
| Jan 2002 | Enrique Llobel Cortell | 2,377 | ch-ESP U18 | B15 |
| Jul 2001 | Enrique Rodriguez Guerrero | 2,295 | ch-ESP U18 | A04 |
| Jul 2001 | Ivan Gonzalez Menendez | 2,197 | ch-ESP U18 | B06 |
| Aug 2002 | Jose Lara Lopez | 2,173 | ch-ESP U20 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U18 | 2002 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,299 |
| 7th San Agustin Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,382 |
| chT-ESP | 2004 | 9 | 2 | 2,128 |
| ch-ESP U20 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,183 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2000 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,808 |
| ch-ESP Student | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,081 |
| chT-Cantabria Honor | 2009 | 2 | 1 | 2,036 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 1998 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Gonzalez Merino's chess games?
60 games by Francisco Gonzalez Merino, from Apr 2003 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 Francisco Gonzalez Merino has played.
What does Francisco Gonzalez Merino play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Francisco Gonzalez Merino opens with 1.Nf3 (84% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Gonzalez Merino answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...g6 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Francisco Gonzalez Merino play as White?
As White, Francisco Gonzalez Merino's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Gonzalez Merino play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Gonzalez Merino most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Francisco Gonzalez Merino's FIDE rating?
Francisco Gonzalez Merino is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Francisco Gonzalez Merino played?
Our database contains 60 games by Francisco Gonzalez Merino, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Gonzalez Merino?
60 games by Francisco Gonzalez Merino 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.