Prepare against Ricardo Medina
Argentina · World #36,112 classical · FIDE ID 149225
When preparing against Ricardo Medina, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 60 games by Ricardo Medina, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Medina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Medina 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 | 1,953 | 2,026 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 1,981 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,925 | 1,925 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 35.0% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Medina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Medina's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 74.1% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 14.8% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Medina usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Medina usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Medina usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 41.2% | 7.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 87.5% |
Ricardo Medina's chess games
All 60 games by Ricardo Medina in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 21 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E79 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Isaak Munanira | 2,173 | Olympiad-37 | D13 |
| Sep 2016 | Daniel Alejandro Cuva | 2,004 | ch-ARG sf U2300 Ottonello Memorial | B07 |
| Nov 2015 | Gonzalo Calla | 1,923 | ch-ARG sf U2000 | D32 |
| May 2019 | Benjamin Nunez | 1,885 | Monteros U2300 Open | C99 |
| Nov 2017 | Facundo Carrizo | 1,791 | ch-ARG Amateur U2000 | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,204 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 11 | 6 | 2,264 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 11 | 3 | 2,098 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,118 |
| Monteros U2300 Open | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,983 |
| ch-ARG sf U2000 | 2015 | 4 | 3 | 2,156 |
| 7th Monteros Open | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,834 |
| 3rd San Luis Betania Open | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Medina's chess games?
60 games by Ricardo Medina, from Nov 2014 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 Ricardo Medina has played.
What does Ricardo Medina play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Ricardo Medina opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.b3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Medina answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Medina play as White?
As White, Ricardo Medina's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Medina play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Medina most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Ricardo Medina's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Medina is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 1,925 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Ricardo Medina played?
Our database contains 60 games by Ricardo Medina, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Medina?
60 games by Ricardo Medina 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.