Prepare against Jose Medina Romero
Spain · World #43,889 classical · FIDE ID 2205017
Our database contains 48 games by Jose Medina Romero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Medina Romero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Medina Romero 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 | 1,918 | 2,083 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 2,037 | May 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,037 | May 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 22 | 8 | 18 | 45.8% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Medina Romero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Medina Romero's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 75.0% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Romero usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Romero usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Romero usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Romero usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Romero usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Romero usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Jose Medina Romero's chess games
All 48 games by Jose Medina Romero 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: 22 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1999 | Antonio Minana Menor | 2,183 | chT-ESP Div 2 | D85 |
| Aug 2000 | Juan Carlos Angel Acosta | 2,181 | chT-ESP | E69 |
| Dec 2023 | Juan Manuel Perez Tomas | 1,860 | 20th Benidorm Bali Open B | E14 |
| Dec 2023 | Dirk Voet | 1,773 | 20th Benidorm Bali Open B | A48 |
| Nov 2019 | Moya Nery Maceiras | 1,773 | ch-ESP 84th | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asturias Primera Open A | 1992 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| chT-ESP Div 2 | 1999 | 8 | 6 | 2,407 |
| ch-ESP 84th | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,071 |
| chT2-ESP | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,194 |
| chT-ESP | 2000 | 6 | 5 | 2,484 |
| 20th Benidorm Bali Open B | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,942 |
| 17th El Puerto St Maria Open | 2002 | 2 | 1 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Medina Romero's chess games?
48 games by Jose Medina Romero, 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 Medina Romero has played.
What does Jose Medina Romero play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Jose Medina Romero opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Medina Romero answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Jose Medina Romero play as White?
As White, Jose Medina Romero's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Medina Romero play as Black?
As Black, Jose Medina Romero most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jose Medina Romero's FIDE rating?
Jose Medina Romero is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Jose Medina Romero played?
Our database contains 48 games by Jose Medina Romero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Medina Romero?
48 games by Jose Medina Romero 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.