Prepare against Miguel Angel Merin Flores
Spain · World #95,737 classical · FIDE ID 2234190
When preparing against Miguel Angel Merin Flores, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 66 games by Miguel Angel Merin Flores, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Merin Flores's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Merin Flores 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 | 1,742 | 1,848 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 17 | 15 | 34 | 25.8% |
| As White | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 38 | 9 | 6 | 23 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Merin Flores's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Merin Flores's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 85.7% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Flores usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Flores usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Flores usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Flores usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Flores usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 64.7% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Miguel Angel Merin Flores's chess games
All 66 games by Miguel Angel Merin Flores in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 17 wins, 15 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Ramiro Zambrana Petisme | 1,908 | chT-Aragon Preferente B | D42 |
| Feb 2013 | Francisco Barcena Laguia | 1,905 | chT-Aragon Preferente B | A56 |
| Feb 2016 | Jorge Garcia Estruch | 1,883 | chT-Aragon Preferente A | B14 |
| Oct 2015 | Angel Maria Marin Fuertes | 1,871 | ch-Zaragoza Province Primera | E30 |
| Feb 2022 | Martin Gerss | 1,863 | chT-Aragon Preferente Gr I | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon Preferente B | 2015 | 16 | 7 | 1,772 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente A | 2016 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,699 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr I | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,684 |
| ch-Aragon Primera | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,659 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr II | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,547 |
| ch-Aragon Seniors 50+ | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,786 |
| ch-Zaragoza Province Primera | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,822 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Descenso | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,503 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Angel Merin Flores's chess games?
66 games by Miguel Angel Merin Flores, from Apr 2008 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 Miguel Angel Merin Flores has played.
What does Miguel Angel Merin Flores play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Merin Flores opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Merin Flores answers 1...c6 (65% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Merin Flores play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Merin Flores's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Merin Flores play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Merin Flores most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Miguel Angel Merin Flores's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Merin Flores is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,848 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Miguel Angel Merin Flores played?
Our database contains 66 games by Miguel Angel Merin Flores, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 15 draws, 34 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Merin Flores?
66 games by Miguel Angel Merin Flores 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.