Prepare against Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez
Spain · World #145,862 classical · FIDE ID 24572829
When preparing against Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 44 games by Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez 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 | 1,605 | 1,632 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,639 | 1,639 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,597 | 1,597 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 16 | 5 | 23 | 36.4% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez's chess games
All 44 games by Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Jose M. Esteban Amo | 1,788 | ch-Madrid Previa A | B23 |
| Feb 2023 | Fernando San Segundo Ortiz | 1,735 | ch-Madrid Previa A | D00 |
| Feb 2023 | Jose Francisco Fernandez Rios | 1,680 | ch-Madrid Previa A | E91 |
| Aug 2023 | Jose Manuel Pardo Veguezzi | 1,676 | 40th Collado Villalba Open | B21 |
| Feb 2023 | Juan Carlos Camarero Izquierdo | 1,651 | ch-Madrid Previa A | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39th Collado Villalba Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,344 |
| ch-Madrid Previa A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,681 |
| 1st Collado Villalba Grupo Gallinero Open | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,572 |
| 1st Alcorcon Diagonal Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,385 |
| 40th Collado Villalba Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,628 |
| 1st Madrid Alcorcon Open | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,619 |
| Madrid Vicalvaro Open | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez's chess games?
44 games by Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez, from Mar 2016 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 Manuel Melero Fernandez has played.
What does Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez play as White?
As White, Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez's FIDE rating?
Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez is currently rated 1,605 in classical chess, 1,639 in rapid and 1,597 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,632 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez played?
Our database contains 44 games by Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez?
44 games by Jose Manuel Melero Fernandez 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.