Prepare against Jon Merino Olaverri
Spain · World #27,116 classical · FIDE ID 54781566
Our database contains 49 games by Jon Merino Olaverri, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jon Merino Olaverri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jon Merino Olaverri 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 | 2,004 | 2,046 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,957 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,894 | 1,894 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 51.0% |
| As White | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 52.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 79.2% | 60.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 20.8% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Olaverri usually continues Bf4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Olaverri usually continues Bf4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Olaverri usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 80.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Olaverri usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Olaverri usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Olaverri usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Jon Merino Olaverri's chess games
All 49 games by Jon Merino Olaverri in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 25 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Alberto Escobar Garcia | 1,986 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U14 | C10 |
| Jul 2026 | Raul Burriel Ureta | 1,923 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U14 | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Jaro Sanz Gomez | 1,921 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U14 | B13 |
| Jul 2024 | Joan Villa Peiro | 1,876 | ch-ESP U12 Rapid | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Rafael-Santiago Quiros Florea | 1,874 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U14 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U10 | 2023 | 17 | 12 | 1,505 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,948 |
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 1,907 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,084 |
| Pepe Leuza Memorial 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,875 |
| 1st Irun Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,975 |
| Pepe Leuza Memorial | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,898 |
| Campeonato España Selecciones Autonómicas SUB-14 y SUB-16 | U14 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,783 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jon Merino Olaverri's chess games?
49 games by Jon Merino Olaverri, from Nov 2021 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 Jon Merino Olaverri has played.
What does Jon Merino Olaverri play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Jon Merino Olaverri opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jon Merino Olaverri answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Jon Merino Olaverri play as White?
As White, Jon Merino Olaverri's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jon Merino Olaverri play as Black?
As Black, Jon Merino Olaverri most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Jon Merino Olaverri's FIDE rating?
Jon Merino Olaverri is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 1,894 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jon Merino Olaverri played?
Our database contains 49 games by Jon Merino Olaverri, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses (51.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jon Merino Olaverri?
49 games by Jon Merino Olaverri 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.