Prepare against Marc Barcelo Melnyk
CM · Spain · World #7,270 classical · FIDE ID 523009918
Our database contains 141 games by Marc Barcelo Melnyk, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marc Barcelo Melnyk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Barcelo Melnyk 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 | 2,220 | 2,220 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,347 | 2,349 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,204 | 2,204 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 80 | 20 | 41 | 56.7% |
| As White | 70 | 46 | 10 | 14 | 65.7% |
| As Black | 71 | 34 | 10 | 27 | 47.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Barcelo Melnyk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Barcelo Melnyk's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 77.1% | 68.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 11.4% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 10.0% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 68.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Melnyk usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Melnyk usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Melnyk usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Melnyk usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Melnyk usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Melnyk usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 45.5% | 77.5% |
| e5 | 13 | 29.5% | 57.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 13.6% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 11.4% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
Marc Barcelo Melnyk's chess games
All 141 games by Marc Barcelo Melnyk in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2024 - Aug 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: 80 wins, 20 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Hipolito Asis Gargatagli | 2,475 | ch-CAT 2026 | C78 |
| Apr 2026 | Olga Girya | 2,380 | Titled Tue | C83 |
| Jun 2026 | Manukyan,SaA | 2,376 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | A05 |
| Apr 2026 | Vasileios Dim Katsanis | 2,369 | Titled Tue | B17 |
| Jun 2026 | ABDULRAHEEM,Abdulrahman Akintoye | 2,364 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 55 | 24.5 | 2,221 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O10 | 2026 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,198 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U10 | 2026 | 9 | 9 | 2,107 |
| ch-ESP U08 | 2024 | 9 | 8 | 1,845 |
| Catalonia Championship Individual for Ages | Sub 08 | 2026 | 9 | 8.5 | 1,966 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O10 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,135 |
| Catalonia Championship Individual for Ages | Sub 10 | 2026 | 7 | 6.5 | 1,974 |
| XXV Foment Martinenc Open | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Barcelo Melnyk's chess games?
141 games by Marc Barcelo Melnyk, from Feb 2024 to Aug 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 Marc Barcelo Melnyk has played.
What does Marc Barcelo Melnyk play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Marc Barcelo Melnyk opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Barcelo Melnyk answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marc Barcelo Melnyk play as White?
As White, Marc Barcelo Melnyk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Barcelo Melnyk play as Black?
As Black, Marc Barcelo Melnyk most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Marc Barcelo Melnyk's FIDE rating?
Marc Barcelo Melnyk is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess, 2,347 in rapid and 2,204 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Marc Barcelo Melnyk played?
Our database contains 141 games by Marc Barcelo Melnyk, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 20 draws, 41 losses (56.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Barcelo Melnyk?
141 games by Marc Barcelo Melnyk 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.