Prepare against Josep Melich Martinez
Spain · World #98,491 classical · FIDE ID 2271141
When preparing against Josep Melich Martinez, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 174 games by Josep Melich Martinez, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josep Melich Martinez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Melich Martinez 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 | 1,734 | 1,949 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,708 | 1,708 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 61 | 34 | 79 | 35.1% |
| As White | 89 | 26 | 20 | 43 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 85 | 35 | 14 | 36 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Melich Martinez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Melich Martinez's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 100.0% | 40.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 40.4% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Martinez usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Martinez usually continues c4 (48.2% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Martinez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 47 | 85.5% | 51.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 10.9% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
Josep Melich Martinez's chess games
All 174 games by Josep Melich Martinez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 61 wins, 34 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D66 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 10/0/3 | 76.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Antonio Garcia Cano | 2,291 | 1st Roncana Open | A31 |
| Jan 1999 | Santiago Molero Tejada | 2,050 | Canovelles Open A | D66 |
| Jan 1999 | Harold Roig Gorina | 2,035 | Canovelles Open A | D63 |
| Nov 2010 | Jaume Simon Del Sol | 2,019 | 4th Roncana Open | A30 |
| Jan 1999 | Estanis Tort Cuesta | 1,985 | Canovelles Open A | A67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Barcelona Sants Open B | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,619 |
| 1st chT-Roncana Tancats | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,755 |
| 2nd Vall del Tenes Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,717 |
| 4th Roncana Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,975 |
| 5th Roncana Open A | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,917 |
| 3rd Santa Eulalia de Roncana | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 1,946 |
| 2nd Roncana Open | 2008 | 8 | 4 | – |
| 6th Roncana Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Melich Martinez's chess games?
174 games by Josep Melich Martinez, from Jul 2005 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 Josep Melich Martinez has played.
What does Josep Melich Martinez play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Josep Melich Martinez opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Melich Martinez answers 1...c6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Josep Melich Martinez play as White?
As White, Josep Melich Martinez's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Melich Martinez play as Black?
As Black, Josep Melich Martinez most often plays: Caro-Kann (13 games, 76.9% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Josep Melich Martinez's FIDE rating?
Josep Melich Martinez is currently rated 1,734 in classical chess, 1,708 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Josep Melich Martinez played?
Our database contains 174 games by Josep Melich Martinez, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 34 draws, 79 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Melich Martinez?
174 games by Josep Melich Martinez 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.