Prepare against Martin Aristizabal Melguiso
Colombia · World #100,714 classical · FIDE ID 144414374
When preparing against Martin Aristizabal Melguiso, expect 1.c4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Martin Aristizabal Melguiso, covering May 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Aristizabal Melguiso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Aristizabal Melguiso 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 | 1,728 | 1,729 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,585 | 1,585 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,502 | 1,551 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 14 | 2 | 20 | 38.9% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Aristizabal Melguiso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Aristizabal Melguiso's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 52.9% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 7 | 41.2% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 53% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Melguiso usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Melguiso usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Melguiso usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Melguiso usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Melguiso usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Melguiso usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 92.3% | 29.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Martin Aristizabal Melguiso's chess games
All 36 games by Martin Aristizabal Melguiso in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 14 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Silvia Catalina Luque A | 1,949 | 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | C55 |
| Aug 2024 | Emilie Comas Bermeo | 1,762 | 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | A18 |
| Aug 2024 | Miguel Henker | 1,713 | 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | D37 |
| Jun 2024 | Heiner Alonso Carrol Pineda | 1,650 | 18th American Continental Rapid | A29 |
| Jun 2024 | Fabian Luna Barrios | 1,622 | 18th American Continental Rapid | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,680 |
| 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,771 |
| 11th Medellin Easter Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,550 |
| 2nd Sabaneta Open B | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,247 |
| 30th Medellin Flores Open | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,419 |
| Medellin Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,654 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Aristizabal Melguiso's chess games?
36 games by Martin Aristizabal Melguiso, from May 2023 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 Martin Aristizabal Melguiso has played.
What does Martin Aristizabal Melguiso play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Martin Aristizabal Melguiso opens with 1.c4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Aristizabal Melguiso answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Aristizabal Melguiso play as White?
As White, Martin Aristizabal Melguiso's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Aristizabal Melguiso play as Black?
As Black, Martin Aristizabal Melguiso most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Martin Aristizabal Melguiso's FIDE rating?
Martin Aristizabal Melguiso is currently rated 1,728 in classical chess, 1,585 in rapid and 1,502 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,729 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Martin Aristizabal Melguiso played?
Our database contains 36 games by Martin Aristizabal Melguiso, covering May 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Aristizabal Melguiso?
36 games by Martin Aristizabal Melguiso 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.