Prepare against Maximo Lorente Melcon
FM · Spain · World #8,060 classical · FIDE ID 54538769
When preparing against Maximo Lorente Melcon, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 55.6% over 18 games.
Our database contains 134 games by Maximo Lorente Melcon, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maximo Lorente Melcon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maximo Lorente Melcon 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 | 2,205 | 2,301 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 1,922 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,068 | 2,084 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 58 | 30 | 43 | 43.3% |
| As White | 63 | 30 | 15 | 17 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 71 | 28 | 15 | 26 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maximo Lorente Melcon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maximo Lorente Melcon's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 85.7% | 60.2% |
| c4 | 6 | 9.5% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Melcon usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Melcon usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Melcon usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Melcon usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Melcon usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Melcon usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 92.1% | 62.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 85.7% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Maximo Lorente Melcon's chess games
All 134 games by Maximo Lorente Melcon in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - Sep 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: 58 wins, 30 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 6 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Sergio Atares Buisan | 2,338 | I Festival Internacional de Ajedrez MyInvestor Casablanca | IM Round-Robin | B00 |
| Sep 2026 | Ewen Pichon | 2,333 | I Festival Internacional de Ajedrez MyInvestor Casablanca | IM Round-Robin | D37 |
| Feb 2023 | Jose Luis Roque Sola | 2,217 | chT-Aragon Honor Gr II | B40 |
| Sep 2026 | Javier Chueca Lorente | 2,166 | Campeonato de Aragón Individual Absoluto 2026 | A13 |
| Aug 2026 | Marcos Munoz Osete | 2,043 | Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2023 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,766 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2023 | 17 | 11 | 1,842 |
| I Festival Internacional de Ajedrez MyInvestor Casablanca | IM Round-Robin | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,220 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr I | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,204 |
| Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,617 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Gr II | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| Campeonato de Aragón Individual Absoluto 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,332 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maximo Lorente Melcon's chess games?
134 games by Maximo Lorente Melcon, from Jun 2017 to Sep 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 Maximo Lorente Melcon has played.
What does Maximo Lorente Melcon play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Maximo Lorente Melcon opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maximo Lorente Melcon answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Maximo Lorente Melcon play as White?
As White, Maximo Lorente Melcon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maximo Lorente Melcon play as Black?
As Black, Maximo Lorente Melcon most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Maximo Lorente Melcon's FIDE rating?
Maximo Lorente Melcon is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 2,068 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Maximo Lorente Melcon played?
Our database contains 134 games by Maximo Lorente Melcon, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 30 draws, 43 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maximo Lorente Melcon?
134 games by Maximo Lorente Melcon 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.