Prepare against Isabelo Melendez Padilla
PRI · World #58,206 classical · FIDE ID 3101010
When preparing against Isabelo Melendez Padilla, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Isabelo Melendez Padilla, covering Jul 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Isabelo Melendez Padilla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Isabelo Melendez Padilla 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 | 1,843 | 1,952 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,874 | 1,906 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,871 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 36.7% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 35.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 338 rated games against 164 different opponents, across 54 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 280 | 128 | 63 | 89 | 45.7% | 1,831 | 1,874 | 11 |
| Rapid | 22 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 63.6% | 1,760 | 1,852 | 5 |
| Blitz | 36 | 12 | 1 | 23 | 33.3% | 1,890 | 1,656 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 99 | 14 | 15 | 70 | 14.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 168 | 95 | 42 | 31 | 56.5% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs FM · 14 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 50 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1,791 | 1,702 |
| 2025 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 1,807 | 1,834 |
| 2024 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 1,873 | 1,917 |
| 2023 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1,816 | 1,693 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1,425 | 1,692 |
| 2019 | 50 | 17 | 7 | 26 | 1,864 | 1,737 |
| 2018 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 1,759 | 1,845 |
| 2017 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1,759 | 1,866 |
| 2016 | 29 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 1,821 | 1,981 |
| 2015 | 54 | 23 | 9 | 22 | 1,824 | 1,790 |
| 2014 | 52 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 1,861 | 1,902 |
| 2013 | 37 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 1,817 | 1,942 |
| 2012 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1,869 | 1,949 |
| 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2,139 | 2,082 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Isabelo Melendez Padilla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Isabelo Melendez Padilla's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Padilla usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Padilla usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Padilla usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Isabelo Melendez Padilla's chess games
All 30 games by Isabelo Melendez Padilla in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Arjun Pyda | 1,869 | III Torneo Internacional José Celso Barbosa | Grupo A | C24 |
| Jun 2013 | Jose A. Caballero | 1,789 | ch-PUR | E90 |
| Jan 2015 | Javier Rios Maldonado | 1,770 | San Sebastian Mendez Memorial 2nd | B22 |
| May 2013 | Juan Jose Davila Blanco | 1,733 | ch-PUR | A00 |
| Jul 2024 | Wilfredo Alvarez Tapia | 1,715 | Bayamon Barbosa Open | C86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayamon Barbosa Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,849 |
| ch-PUR | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,888 |
| III Torneo Internacional José Celso Barbosa | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,767 |
| San Sebastian Mendez Memorial 2nd | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 2,054 |
| III Torneo Internacional José Celso Barbosa | Grupo A | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,914 |
| 3rd Guaynabo Open | 2020 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,525 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Isabelo Melendez Padilla's chess games?
30 games by Isabelo Melendez Padilla, from Jul 2013 to Oct 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 Isabelo Melendez Padilla has played.
What does Isabelo Melendez Padilla play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Isabelo Melendez Padilla opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Isabelo Melendez Padilla answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Isabelo Melendez Padilla play as White?
As White, Isabelo Melendez Padilla's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Isabelo Melendez Padilla play as Black?
As Black, Isabelo Melendez Padilla most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Isabelo Melendez Padilla's FIDE rating?
Isabelo Melendez Padilla is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess, 1,874 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Isabelo Melendez Padilla played?
Our database contains 30 games by Isabelo Melendez Padilla, covering Jul 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Isabelo Melendez Padilla?
30 games by Isabelo Melendez Padilla 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.