Prepare against Rafael Montero Melendez
FM · Spain · World #3,769 classical · FIDE ID 2221772
When preparing against Rafael Montero Melendez, expect 1.c4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 192 games by Rafael Montero Melendez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Montero Melendez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Montero Melendez 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 | 2,310 | 2,384 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,295 | 2,340 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 85 | 51 | 56 | 44.3% |
| As White | 97 | 41 | 30 | 26 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 95 | 44 | 21 | 30 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Montero Melendez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Montero Melendez's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 60 | 61.9% | 61.7% |
| d4 | 26 | 26.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 7.2% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 62% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Melendez usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Melendez usually continues g3 (46.2% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Melendez usually continues g3 (92.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Melendez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Melendez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Melendez usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 40.0% | 52.8% |
| d6 | 17 | 37.8% | 58.8% |
| c5 | 9 | 20.0% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 66.7% | 67.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 30.0% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Rafael Montero Melendez's chess games
All 192 games by Rafael Montero Melendez 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: 85 wins, 51 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 13/4/2 | 68.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Artur Kogan | 2,530 | 42nd Seville Open | C54 |
| Jan 2017 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,500 | 42nd Seville Open | D18 |
| Jan 2017 | Ernesto Fernandez Romero | 2,473 | 42nd Seville Open | A26 |
| Aug 2009 | Cristian Dolezal | 2,411 | chT2-ESP Gr2 | C01 |
| Jan 2013 | Pierluigi Piscopo | 2,407 | 38th Seville Open | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chA-Andalucia | 2018 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,357 |
| ch-Andalucia | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,278 |
| 9th Gibraltar Masters | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 2,277 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,297 |
| ch-ESP Universities | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,368 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,140 |
| Seville GM | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,321 |
| 83rd ch-ESP | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,306 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Montero Melendez's chess games?
192 games by Rafael Montero Melendez, 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 Rafael Montero Melendez has played.
What does Rafael Montero Melendez play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Rafael Montero Melendez opens with 1.c4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Montero Melendez answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Rafael Montero Melendez play as White?
As White, Rafael Montero Melendez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (19 games, 68.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Montero Melendez play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Montero Melendez most often plays: Pirc Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Rafael Montero Melendez's FIDE rating?
Rafael Montero Melendez is currently rated 2,310 in classical chess, 2,295 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,384 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Rafael Montero Melendez played?
Our database contains 192 games by Rafael Montero Melendez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 51 draws, 56 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Montero Melendez?
192 games by Rafael Montero Melendez 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.