Prepare against Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet
Spain · World #141,102 classical · FIDE ID 2202964
When preparing against Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet, expect 1.Nf3 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet 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 | 1,617 | 1,764 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,553 | 1,746 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 43.2% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 84.2% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 84% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Dolcet usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Dolcet usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Dolcet usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Dolcet usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Dolcet usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet's chess games
All 37 games by Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Xavier Mestieri Farre | 1,952 | ch-Tarragona Province A | A45 |
| Nov 2015 | Francesc Lopez Nadal | 1,884 | ch-Tarragona Province B | D13 |
| Nov 2015 | Rafael Puyalto Nevot | 1,858 | ch-Tarragona Province B | E51 |
| Nov 2015 | Joan Ramon Puigarnau Castello | 1,855 | ch-Tarragona Province B | E61 |
| Nov 2016 | Maria Ibarz Guasch | 1,740 | ch-Tarragona Province B | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tarragona Province B | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,891 |
| chT-Tarragona B | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,766 |
| 1st Salou Salauris Open | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,652 |
| ch-Tarragona Seniors | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,597 |
| ch-Tarragona Province A | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 2,000 |
| 4th El Vendrell Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,030 |
| Tarragona Calbet Memorial | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet's chess games?
37 games by Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet, from Jan 2008 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 Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet has played.
What does Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet opens with 1.Nf3 (84% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet play as White?
As White, Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet play as Black?
As Black, Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet's FIDE rating?
Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet is currently rated 1,617 in classical chess, 1,553 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,764 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet played?
Our database contains 37 games by Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet?
37 games by Juan Maria Mercade Dolcet 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.