Prepare against Jonathan Melgarejo Luna
Colombia · World #77,785 classical · FIDE ID 4442326
When preparing against Jonathan Melgarejo Luna, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (67%).
Our database contains 35 games by Jonathan Melgarejo Luna, covering Aug 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Melgarejo Luna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Melgarejo Luna 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 | 1,797 | 1,797 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,797 | 1,865 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,707 | 1,757 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 15 | 4 | 16 | 42.9% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 42.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2026): 354 rated games against 262 different opponents, across 47 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 | 48 | 24 | 3 | 21 | 50.0% | 1,655 | 1,628 | 7 |
| Rapid | 193 | 102 | 13 | 78 | 52.8% | 1,814 | 1,763 | 9 |
| Blitz | 113 | 53 | 5 | 55 | 46.9% | 1,768 | 1,631 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 109 | 25 | 6 | 78 | 22.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 81 | 47 | 7 | 27 | 58.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53 | 28 | 1 | 24 | 1,836 | 1,770 |
| 2025 | 27 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 1,829 | 1,829 |
| 2024 | 54 | 26 | 3 | 25 | 1,793 | 1,761 |
| 2023 | 30 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 1,752 | 1,710 |
| 2022 | 63 | 31 | 4 | 28 | 1,732 | 1,617 |
| 2021 | 25 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 1,778 | 1,684 |
| 2020 | 36 | 17 | 2 | 17 | 1,712 | 1,654 |
| 2019 | 25 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 1,772 | 1,749 |
| 2018 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1,758 | 1,492 |
| 2013 | 33 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1,878 | 1,558 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Melgarejo Luna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Melgarejo Luna's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Luna usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Luna usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Luna usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Jonathan Melgarejo Luna's chess games
All 35 games by Jonathan Melgarejo Luna in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Nicolas Barrera Pinilla | 1,838 | Circuito Cundinamarca Tocancipa | Maestros | C10 |
| Oct 2026 | Santiago Contreras Araque | 1,698 | IRT SUB 1800 Santander Piensa En Grande 2026 | A00 |
| Oct 2026 | Esteban David Carreno Poveda | 1,671 | IRT SUB 1800 Santander Piensa En Grande 2026 | A00 |
| Feb 2020 | Pastor E Siaucho | 1,651 | ch-COL Amateur U1700 | B06 |
| Jul 2023 | Diego Fernando Aragon | 1,648 | Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRT SUB 1800 Santander Piensa En Grande 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,811 |
| Circuito Cundinamarca Tocancipa | Maestros | 2026 | 7 | 1 | 1,606 |
| ch-COL Amateur U1700 | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,822 |
| Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,511 |
| Tunja Boyacense Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,697 |
| Tunja Boyaca Open B | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,543 |
| Semifinal De Mayores Absoluto Colombia 2026 | Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,750 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Melgarejo Luna's chess games?
35 games by Jonathan Melgarejo Luna, from Aug 2019 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 Jonathan Melgarejo Luna has played.
What does Jonathan Melgarejo Luna play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Jonathan Melgarejo Luna opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Melgarejo Luna answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Melgarejo Luna play as White?
As White, Jonathan Melgarejo Luna's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Melgarejo Luna play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Melgarejo Luna most often plays: French Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jonathan Melgarejo Luna's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Melgarejo Luna is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess, 1,797 in rapid and 1,707 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,797 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Jonathan Melgarejo Luna played?
Our database contains 35 games by Jonathan Melgarejo Luna, covering Aug 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Melgarejo Luna?
35 games by Jonathan Melgarejo Luna 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.