Prepare against Alexander Melnikov
Russia · World #18,227 classical · FIDE ID 4194543
Our database contains 102 games by Alexander Melnikov, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Melnikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Melnikov 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 | 2,073 | 2,133 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,057 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 47 | 31 | 24 | 46.1% |
| As White | 53 | 26 | 19 | 8 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 49 | 21 | 12 | 16 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Melnikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Melnikov's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 22 | 41.5% | 70.5% |
| e4 | 13 | 24.5% | 73.1% |
| g3 | 8 | 15.1% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 13.2% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 70.5% score
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Melnikov usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Melnikov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Melnikov usually continues e4 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 73.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Melnikov usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Melnikov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Melnikov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 23.8% | 90.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 19.0% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Alexander Melnikov's chess games
All 102 games by Alexander Melnikov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 47 wins, 31 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | English Opening | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Christian Lantzsch | 2,242 | 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | D30 |
| Apr 2014 | Edmund Schnur | 2,195 | 37th ch-SVR | B27 |
| Apr 2014 | Heiko Goetz | 2,190 | 37th ch-SVR | C01 |
| Jan 2007 | Aleksey Shamin | 2,179 | Ufa Cup 01 | B12 |
| Mar 2013 | Dieter Puth | 2,172 | 36th SVR-ch MAT-I | D24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ufa Cup 01 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,115 |
| 38th ch-SVR MTA | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,141 |
| ch-SVR MTB 35th | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,141 |
| chT-SVR MTB 34th | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,066 |
| 37th ch-SVR | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
| ch-SVR MTB 33rd | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,032 |
| 31st SVR Open | 2008 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,884 |
| 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Melnikov's chess games?
102 games by Alexander Melnikov, from Apr 2004 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 Alexander Melnikov has played.
What does Alexander Melnikov play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Alexander Melnikov opens with 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.g3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Melnikov answers 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Alexander Melnikov play as White?
As White, Alexander Melnikov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Melnikov play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Melnikov most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Alexander Melnikov's FIDE rating?
Alexander Melnikov is currently rated 2,073 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (May 2013).
How many games has Alexander Melnikov played?
Our database contains 102 games by Alexander Melnikov, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 31 draws, 24 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Melnikov?
102 games by Alexander Melnikov 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.