Prepare against Luis Herrera Mellado
Spain · World #26,126 classical · FIDE ID 2213001
Our database contains 84 games by Luis Herrera Mellado, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luis Herrera Mellado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Herrera Mellado 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 | 2,010 | 2,172 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 34 | 11 | 39 | 40.5% |
| As White | 44 | 21 | 8 | 15 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 40 | 13 | 3 | 24 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Herrera Mellado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Herrera Mellado's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 61.4% | 68.5% |
| d4 | 12 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 68.5% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Mellado usually continues Nf3 (93.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Mellado usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Mellado usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Mellado usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Mellado usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Mellado usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 62.5% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 31.3% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Luis Herrera Mellado's chess games
All 84 games by Luis Herrera Mellado 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: 34 wins, 11 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E52 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Rafael Rodkin | 2,237 | Benidorm Open U2300 04th | C18 |
| Jul 2002 | Javier Hernandez Yanez | 2,071 | San Fernando Open 16th | D05 |
| Jan 1994 | Gregori Leon Crespo | 2,065 | Foment Martinenc Open | C98 |
| Dec 2008 | Jordi Vives Cabau | 2,012 | Hospitalet Open | C64 |
| Jan 2009 | Carlos Vargas Drechsler | 1,997 | Hospitalet Open | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Andalucia | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,119 |
| Hospitalet Open | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,127 |
| 1st Llobregat Open | 2008 | 8 | 6 | 2,152 |
| 18th San Fernando Open | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,049 |
| 10th Campillos Open | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 2,151 |
| 17th Cadiz Open | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,035 |
| 4th Coin Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,123 |
| Benidorm Open U2300 04th | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,229 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Herrera Mellado's chess games?
84 games by Luis Herrera Mellado, 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 Luis Herrera Mellado has played.
What does Luis Herrera Mellado play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Luis Herrera Mellado opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Herrera Mellado answers 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Luis Herrera Mellado play as White?
As White, Luis Herrera Mellado's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Herrera Mellado play as Black?
As Black, Luis Herrera Mellado most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Luis Herrera Mellado's FIDE rating?
Luis Herrera Mellado is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Luis Herrera Mellado played?
Our database contains 84 games by Luis Herrera Mellado, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 11 draws, 39 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Herrera Mellado?
84 games by Luis Herrera Mellado 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.