Prepare against Aage Mella
Norway · World #110,347 classical · FIDE ID 1502980
When preparing against Aage Mella, expect 1.c4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 25.0% over 40 games.
Our database contains 157 games by Aage Mella, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aage Mella's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aage Mella 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 | 1,700 | 2,104 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,714 | 1,969 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,634 | 1,988 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 50 | 34 | 73 | 31.8% |
| As White | 85 | 30 | 18 | 37 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 72 | 20 | 16 | 36 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aage Mella's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aage Mella's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 57 | 67.1% | 43.9% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 32.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 67% of White games, 43.9% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Mella usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Mella usually continues e3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Mella usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Mella usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Mella usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Mella usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 100.0% | 48.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 90.6% | 34.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Aage Mella's chess games
All 157 games by Aage Mella 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: 50 wins, 34 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 40 | 10/10/20 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| E70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Viggo Guddahl | 2,220 | chT-NOR east | A38 |
| Sep 2000 | Reinhard Zunker | 2,219 | 10th Wch Seniors | B80 |
| Jul 2005 | Hans Christian Fotland | 2,131 | chB-NOR | D55 |
| Sep 2000 | Manfred Schober | 2,130 | 10th Wch Seniors | D74 |
| Mar 2004 | Michael Willim | 2,121 | — | E47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR east | 1994 | 27 | 11 | 2,180 |
| ch-NOR Seniors A | 2017 | 22 | 13 | 1,900 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 12 | 3 | 1,805 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,683 |
| 10th Wch Seniors | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,162 |
| ch-EU Seniors 65 18th | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,781 |
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,846 |
| Fagernes TV2 Elo Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aage Mella's chess games?
157 games by Aage Mella, 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 Aage Mella has played.
What does Aage Mella play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Aage Mella opens with 1.c4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aage Mella answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Aage Mella play as White?
As White, Aage Mella's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (40 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aage Mella play as Black?
As Black, Aage Mella most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Aage Mella's FIDE rating?
Aage Mella is currently rated 1,700 in classical chess, 1,714 in rapid and 1,634 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Aage Mella played?
Our database contains 157 games by Aage Mella, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 34 draws, 73 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aage Mella?
157 games by Aage Mella 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.