Prepare against Jose Javier Merino Araguas
Spain · World #74,066 classical · FIDE ID 2216205
When preparing against Jose Javier Merino Araguas, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 131 games by Jose Javier Merino Araguas, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Javier Merino Araguas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Javier Merino Araguas 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 | 1,808 | 1,942 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 53 | 32 | 46 | 40.5% |
| As White | 70 | 29 | 16 | 25 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 61 | 24 | 16 | 21 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Javier Merino Araguas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Javier Merino Araguas's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 94.3% | 50.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Araguas usually continues c4 (48.4% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Araguas usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Araguas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Araguas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Araguas usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 96.9% | 53.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 50.0% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 45.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Jose Javier Merino Araguas's chess games
All 131 games by Jose Javier Merino Araguas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 53 wins, 32 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Victor Manuel Garcia Diaz | 2,108 | 1st Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial | D10 |
| Oct 2007 | Pablo Dominguez Lorenzo | 2,039 | 9th Madrid San Viator | D14 |
| Mar 2013 | Javier Baeza Escudero | 2,015 | ch-Madrid sf-A | D58 |
| Mar 2013 | Jesus Gomez Ferrer | 2,001 | ch-Madrid sf-A | C42 |
| Sep 2012 | Inigo Alonso Aranzabal | 1,976 | 3rd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial B | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2013 | 27 | 15 | 1,805 |
| ch-Madrid | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,832 |
| 3rd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial B | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,029 |
| 29th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 1,803 |
| 1st Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,997 |
| 27th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,569 |
| ch-Madrid prel B | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,770 |
| 31st Madrid San Viator Open B | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,671 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Javier Merino Araguas's chess games?
131 games by Jose Javier Merino Araguas, from Apr 2007 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 Jose Javier Merino Araguas has played.
What does Jose Javier Merino Araguas play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Jose Javier Merino Araguas opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Javier Merino Araguas answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jose Javier Merino Araguas play as White?
As White, Jose Javier Merino Araguas's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Javier Merino Araguas play as Black?
As Black, Jose Javier Merino Araguas most often plays: French: Advance Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Jose Javier Merino Araguas's FIDE rating?
Jose Javier Merino Araguas is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Jose Javier Merino Araguas played?
Our database contains 131 games by Jose Javier Merino Araguas, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 32 draws, 46 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Javier Merino Araguas?
131 games by Jose Javier Merino Araguas 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.