Prepare against Juan Mellado Trivino
IM · Spain · World #4,319 classical · FIDE ID 2201224
When preparing against Juan Mellado Trivino, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 1,370 games by Juan Mellado Trivino, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Mellado Trivino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Mellado Trivino 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 | 2,294 | 2,453 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,337 | 2,429 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,308 | 2,314 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,370 | 585 | 562 | 223 | 42.7% |
| As White | 687 | 329 | 270 | 88 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 683 | 256 | 292 | 135 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Mellado Trivino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Mellado Trivino's side.
First moves as White (687 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 378 | 55.0% | 67.5% |
| d4 | 164 | 23.9% | 63.4% |
| c4 | 119 | 17.3% | 73.1% |
| b3 | 10 | 1.5% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 0.9% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 67.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Trivino usually continues c3 (67.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Trivino usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Trivino usually continues d4 (72.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Trivino usually continues Bg5 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Trivino usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Trivino usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (312 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 90 | 28.8% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 83 | 26.6% | 65.1% |
| e6 | 69 | 22.1% | 63.8% |
| c5 | 51 | 16.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 2.9% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.6% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 95 | 39.1% | 52.1% |
| f5 | 75 | 30.9% | 55.3% |
| Nf6 | 42 | 17.3% | 60.7% |
| d6 | 13 | 5.3% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 4.1% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.1% | 80.0% |
Juan Mellado Trivino's chess games
All 1,370 games by Juan Mellado Trivino 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: 585 wins, 562 draws, 223 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 71 | 36/24/11 | 50.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 48 | 24/18/6 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 38 | 16/17/5 | 42.1% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 15/10/7 | 46.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 30 | 14/10/6 | 46.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 14/7/2 | 60.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 12/7/1 | 60.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 9/9/2 | 45.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| C01 | French Defense | 18 | 12/3/3 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 91 | 28/43/20 | 30.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 60 | 15/34/11 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 58 | 25/19/14 | 43.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 42 | 17/16/9 | 40.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 31 | 10/13/8 | 32.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 6/14/4 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 21 | 15/4/2 | 71.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/14/0 | 33.3% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 20 | 4/12/4 | 20.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 10/8/1 | 52.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Josif D Dorfman | 2,605 | Terrassa | E32 |
| Jan 1995 | Oleg Korneev | 2,605 | Terrassa Open | D31 |
| Jan 1996 | Mihai Suba | 2,565 | Castellar Open | B38 |
| Sep 2013 | Josep Manuel Lopez Martinez | 2,543 | 21st Vallfogona Rapid Open | C01 |
| Jan 2012 | Aimen Rizouk | 2,539 | 37th Seville Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2012 | 73 | 48.5 | 2,489 |
| chT-ESP | 2000 | 62 | 40 | 2,447 |
| ch-ESP | 2000 | 56 | 35.5 | 2,438 |
| Pamplona Open | 2008 | 41 | 27.5 | 2,413 |
| Foment Martinenc Open | 1997 | 27 | 19 | 2,383 |
| Las Palmas Open | 2005 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,489 |
| Mondariz Open | 1998 | 24 | 16 | 2,578 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2015 | 21 | 9 | 2,348 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Javier B. Campos Moreno (15 games) · Oleg Korneev (13 games) · Marc Narciso Dublan (11 games) · Karen Movsziszian (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Mellado Trivino's chess games?
1,370 games by Juan Mellado Trivino, 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 Juan Mellado Trivino has played.
What does Juan Mellado Trivino play on the first move as White?
Across 687 games with White in our database, Juan Mellado Trivino opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Mellado Trivino answers 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...f5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Juan Mellado Trivino play as White?
As White, Juan Mellado Trivino's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (71 games, 50.7% win rate); Sicilian (48 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (38 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 687 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Mellado Trivino play as Black?
As Black, Juan Mellado Trivino most often plays: Dutch Defense (91 games, 30.8% win rate); Petrov's Defense (60 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (58 games, 43.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 683 games.
What is Juan Mellado Trivino's FIDE rating?
Juan Mellado Trivino is currently rated 2,294 in classical chess, 2,337 in rapid and 2,308 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,453 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Juan Mellado Trivino played?
Our database contains 1,370 games by Juan Mellado Trivino, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 585 wins, 562 draws, 223 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Mellado Trivino?
1,370 games by Juan Mellado Trivino 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.