Prepare against Francisco Merelo Garcia
Spain · World #16,402 classical · FIDE ID 32092539
When preparing against Francisco Merelo Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Francisco Merelo Garcia, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Merelo Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Merelo Garcia 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 | 2,091 | 2,091 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 1,984 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 1,960 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Merelo Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Merelo Garcia's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Francisco Merelo Garcia's chess games
All 30 games by Francisco Merelo Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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, 4 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Francisco Orantes Taboada | 2,297 | ch-ESP U18 | B00 |
| May 2017 | Manuel Munoz Pelaez | 2,152 | chA-Andalucia | B09 |
| May 2017 | Jose Juan Rubio Tapia | 2,090 | chA-Andalucia | C42 |
| May 2017 | Jesus Arroyo Rodriguez | 2,049 | chA-Andalucia | B07 |
| May 2017 | Miguel Alvarez Morales | 2,048 | chA-Andalucia | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U18 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,059 |
| chA-Andalucia | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,230 |
| ch-Andalucia U12 | 2014 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,300 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2016 | 3 | 0 | 1,602 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,906 |
| chT-Andalucia Honor Oriental | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,746 |
| 29th Roquetas de Mar Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,079 |
| 1st Almeria Sola Memorial | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,411 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Merelo Garcia's chess games?
30 games by Francisco Merelo Garcia, from Aug 2014 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 Merelo Garcia has played.
What does Francisco Merelo Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Francisco Merelo Garcia opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Merelo Garcia answers 1...d6 (64% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Francisco Merelo Garcia play as White?
As White, Francisco Merelo Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Merelo Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Merelo Garcia most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Francisco Merelo Garcia's FIDE rating?
Francisco Merelo Garcia is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Francisco Merelo Garcia played?
Our database contains 30 games by Francisco Merelo Garcia, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Merelo Garcia?
30 games by Francisco Merelo Garcia 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.