Prepare against Jose Luis Atiencia Merino
Ecuador · World #117,567 classical · FIDE ID 3639908
When preparing against Jose Luis Atiencia Merino, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 74 games by Jose Luis Atiencia Merino, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Atiencia Merino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Atiencia Merino 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 | 1,680 | 1,680 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,577 | 1,637 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,699 | 1,776 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 40 | 5 | 29 | 54.1% |
| As White | 35 | 21 | 2 | 12 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 39 | 19 | 3 | 17 | 48.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Atiencia Merino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Atiencia Merino's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 91.4% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Merino usually continues Nf3 (76.7% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Merino usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Merino usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Merino usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 96.4% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Jose Luis Atiencia Merino's chess games
All 74 games by Jose Luis Atiencia Merino in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 40 wins, 5 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A00 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Joaquin Lino Prieto | 1,677 | XVII JUEGOS DEPORTIVOS NACIONALES DE MENORES GUAYAS 2026 - TB3 | A00 |
| Sep 2026 | Adrian Sebastian Miranda Chavez | 1,540 | XVII JUEGOS DEPORTIVOS NACIONALES DE MENORES GUAYAS 2026 - TB3 | A00 |
| Jul 2019 | Rafael Leonardo Moscoso Paredes | 1,527 | ch-Pan American U08 | C58 |
| Sep 2026 | Iker Mathias Minchala Rivera | 1,522 | XVII JUEGOS DEPORTIVOS NACIONALES DE MENORES GUAYAS 2026 - TB3 | A00 |
| Sep 2026 | Denzel Manuel Uchuari Suarez | 1,469 | XVII JUEGOS DEPORTIVOS NACIONALES DE MENORES GUAYAS 2026 - TB3 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ECU Schools U09 Clas1 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,313 |
| ch-ECU Schools U09 Clas2 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,378 |
| 12th ch-Pan American School U11 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,301 |
| ch-South America U10 17th | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,214 |
| ECU Clasif1 U13 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,164 |
| ch-Pan American U08 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,455 |
| XVII JUEGOS DEPORTIVOS NACIONALES DE MENORES GUAYAS 2026 - TB3 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,657 |
| ch-Pan American School U07 | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis Atiencia Merino's chess games?
74 games by Jose Luis Atiencia Merino, from Sep 2019 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 Jose Luis Atiencia Merino has played.
What does Jose Luis Atiencia Merino play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Atiencia Merino opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Atiencia Merino answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Atiencia Merino play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Atiencia Merino's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Atiencia Merino play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Atiencia Merino most often plays: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Jose Luis Atiencia Merino's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Atiencia Merino is currently rated 1,680 in classical chess, 1,577 in rapid and 1,699 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,680 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jose Luis Atiencia Merino played?
Our database contains 74 games by Jose Luis Atiencia Merino, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 5 draws, 29 losses (54.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Atiencia Merino?
74 games by Jose Luis Atiencia Merino 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.