Prepare against Jose Luis Insua Mellado
CM · Spain · World #28,112 classical · FIDE ID 2209705
When preparing against Jose Luis Insua Mellado, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%).
Our database contains 96 games by Jose Luis Insua Mellado, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Insua Mellado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Insua Mellado 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 | 1,997 | 2,213 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 2,042 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 2,093 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 29 | 18 | 49 | 30.2% |
| As White | 41 | 14 | 8 | 19 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 55 | 15 | 10 | 30 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Insua Mellado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Insua Mellado's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 70.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 19.5% | 31.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Mellado usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Mellado usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Mellado usually continues b3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Mellado usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mellado usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Mellado usually continues dxc5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 57.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 57.9% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 42.1% | 31.3% |
Jose Luis Insua Mellado's chess games
All 96 games by Jose Luis Insua Mellado in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 29 wins, 18 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez | 2,430 | Alicante Open | C00 |
| Jan 1998 | Ismael Teran Alvarez | 2,375 | Dos Hermanas Open | A43 |
| Jan 1995 | Francisco Jimenez Morales | 2,220 | Nigran Open | C00 |
| Aug 1999 | Tomas Serra Olives | 2,218 | ch-ESP | B01 |
| Jan 1997 | Jorge Padilla Liceaga | 2,215 | Alicante Open | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,345 |
| Dos Hermanas FM Elo | 2001 | 8 | 6 | 2,336 |
| Alicante Open | 1997 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,411 |
| Madrid Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,963 |
| 18th San Fernando Open | 2004 | 7 | 5 | 2,154 |
| Nigran Open | 1996 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,128 |
| Mesa Open 2 | 1992 | 7 | 3 | 2,239 |
| 25th Seville Open | 2000 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,258 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis Insua Mellado's chess games?
96 games by Jose Luis Insua Mellado, from Apr 2003 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 Luis Insua Mellado has played.
What does Jose Luis Insua Mellado play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Insua Mellado opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Insua Mellado answers 1...d6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Insua Mellado play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Insua Mellado's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Insua Mellado play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Insua Mellado most often plays: Pirc Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Jose Luis Insua Mellado's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Insua Mellado is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Jose Luis Insua Mellado played?
Our database contains 96 games by Jose Luis Insua Mellado, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 18 draws, 49 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Insua Mellado?
96 games by Jose Luis Insua Mellado 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.