Prepare against Harlen Jose Otero Munelo
CM · Venezuela · World #18,813 classical · FIDE ID 3902005
When preparing against Harlen Jose Otero Munelo, expect 1.c4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Harlen Jose Otero Munelo, covering Nov 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Harlen Jose Otero Munelo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harlen Jose Otero Munelo 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 | 2,068 | 2,125 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,142 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,157 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 21 | 13 | 15 | 42.9% |
| As White | 24 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harlen Jose Otero Munelo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harlen Jose Otero Munelo's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 19 | 79.2% | 71.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 79% of White games, 71.1% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Munelo usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Munelo usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Munelo usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Munelo usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 69.2% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Harlen Jose Otero Munelo's chess games
All 49 games by Harlen Jose Otero Munelo in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - Sep 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: 21 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Piotr Dukaczewski | 2,185 | 17th IBCA Chess Olympiad | C45 |
| Jun 2017 | Rasim Nizam | 2,158 | 15th IBCA Olympiad | B01 |
| Jul 2018 | Stefan Janjic | 2,125 | IBCA World Cup 8th | E18 |
| Jun 2025 | K Dzhumadullayev | 2,080 | 17th IBCA Chess Olympiad | A16 |
| Nov 2016 | Jose Omar Rincon Sequeda | 2,049 | 3rd San Cristobal Open | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th IBCA Olympiad | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,126 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,952 |
| ch-Pan American IBCA 9th | 2021 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,033 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2,059 |
| 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,639 |
| 17th IBCA Chess Olympiad | 2025 | 4 | 3 | 2,279 |
| 3rd San Cristobal Open | 2016 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,173 |
| 26th San Cristobal Open | 2016 | 3 | 2 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harlen Jose Otero Munelo's chess games?
49 games by Harlen Jose Otero Munelo, from Nov 2012 to Sep 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 Harlen Jose Otero Munelo has played.
What does Harlen Jose Otero Munelo play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Harlen Jose Otero Munelo opens with 1.c4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harlen Jose Otero Munelo answers 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Harlen Jose Otero Munelo play as White?
As White, Harlen Jose Otero Munelo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harlen Jose Otero Munelo play as Black?
As Black, Harlen Jose Otero Munelo most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Harlen Jose Otero Munelo's FIDE rating?
Harlen Jose Otero Munelo is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Harlen Jose Otero Munelo played?
Our database contains 49 games by Harlen Jose Otero Munelo, covering Nov 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harlen Jose Otero Munelo?
49 games by Harlen Jose Otero Munelo 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.