Prepare against Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian
Spain · World #25,440 classical · FIDE ID 2219050
When preparing against Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 481 games by Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian 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 | 2,015 | 2,141 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 2,134 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 2,093 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 481 | 251 | 97 | 133 | 52.2% |
| As White | 252 | 145 | 48 | 59 | 57.5% |
| As Black | 229 | 106 | 49 | 74 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian's side.
First moves as White (252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 249 | 98.8% | 67.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 67.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Melian usually continues c4 (61.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Melian usually continues c4 (78.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Melian usually continues c4 (73.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Melian usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Melian usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 90 | 92.8% | 58.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.2% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 87 | 98.9% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian's chess games
All 481 games by Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 251 wins, 97 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 82 | 43/16/23 | 52.4% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 32 | 21/6/5 | 65.6% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 11/5/8 | 45.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 61 | 27/14/20 | 44.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 47 | 21/13/13 | 44.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Alfredo Brito Garcia | 2,339 | Las Palmas De Pretemporada | E71 |
| Mar 2017 | Daniel Gutierrez Olivares | 2,333 | Las Palmas Cabildo Open | A62 |
| Jan 1997 | J. Dominguez | 2,325 | chT-ESP | D02 |
| Jan 2016 | Ernesto Solana Suarez | 2,316 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | A62 |
| Feb 2014 | Omar Garcia Blanco | 2,287 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref 1314 | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Canaria Cabildo Open | 2019 | 23 | 16 | 2,044 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | 2016 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,113 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-B | 2013 | 21 | 15 | 2,138 |
| Las Palmas Open | 2010 | 16 | 12 | 2,228 |
| chT-Canarias | 2019 | 12 | 7 | 2,002 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,320 |
| Corte Ingles Open | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,245 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Honor 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,083 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Omar Garcia Blanco (11 games) · Raul Sanchez Quintero (11 games) · Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian's chess games?
481 games by Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian, from Apr 2003 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 Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian has played.
What does Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian play on the first move as White?
Across 252 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (82 games, 52.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (32 games, 65.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 252 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian most often plays: Petrov's Defense (61 games, 44.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (47 games, 44.7% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (May 2011).
How many games has Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian played?
Our database contains 481 games by Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 251 wins, 97 draws, 133 losses (52.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian?
481 games by Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian 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.