Prepare against Sebastian Merida Ceballos
Venezuela · World #45,871 classical · FIDE ID 3939944
When preparing against Sebastian Merida Ceballos, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 54 games by Sebastian Merida Ceballos, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Merida Ceballos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Merida Ceballos 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 | 1,910 | 1,918 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,801 | 1,801 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,937 | 1,937 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 25 | 5 | 24 | 46.3% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 48.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Merida Ceballos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Merida Ceballos's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Ceballos usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Ceballos usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ceballos usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 11% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Ceballos usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ceballos usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ceballos usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 70.6% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Sebastian Merida Ceballos's chess games
All 54 games by Sebastian Merida Ceballos in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 25 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Santiago Loaiza Cuervo | 2,109 | XXXIII IRT Internacional Feria de las Flores 2026 | Internacional | B07 |
| Aug 2025 | Javier Alonso Arias Diaz | 2,090 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | C02 |
| Aug 2025 | Daniel Vladimir Garcia De La Rosa | 1,891 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | B12 |
| Aug 2025 | Kenny Perkin | 1,841 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | B22 |
| Aug 2025 | Nicolas Alfonso Lacruz Ramirez | 1,797 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,846 |
| 31st ch-Pan American Hybrid U12 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,262 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,051 |
| ch-Pan American U08 | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,425 |
| Hibrido del Sur Open U2000 6th | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,286 |
| ch-Pan American School U09 9th | 2018 | 5 | 4 | 1,293 |
| ch-Pan American School U11 | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,496 |
| XXXIII IRT Internacional Feria de las Flores 2026 | Internacional | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Merida Ceballos's chess games?
54 games by Sebastian Merida Ceballos, from Jan 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 Sebastian Merida Ceballos has played.
What does Sebastian Merida Ceballos play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Sebastian Merida Ceballos opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.b3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Merida Ceballos answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Merida Ceballos play as White?
As White, Sebastian Merida Ceballos's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Merida Ceballos play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Merida Ceballos most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Sebastian Merida Ceballos's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Merida Ceballos is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,801 in rapid and 1,937 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,918 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Sebastian Merida Ceballos played?
Our database contains 54 games by Sebastian Merida Ceballos, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Merida Ceballos?
54 games by Sebastian Merida Ceballos 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.