Prepare against Andrew Mellace
CM · Jamaica · World #38,971 classical · FIDE ID 7400055
Our database contains 150 games by Andrew Mellace, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Mellace's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Mellace 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 | 1,940 | 2,116 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,006 | 2,113 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 2,082 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 70 | 29 | 51 | 46.7% |
| As White | 77 | 40 | 12 | 25 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 73 | 30 | 17 | 26 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Mellace's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Mellace's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 92.2% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.2% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Mellace usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Mellace usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Mellace usually continues d4 (86.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 87.5% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Mellace usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 84.6% | 47.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 65.4% | 52.9% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 34.6% | 50.0% |
Andrew Mellace's chess games
All 150 games by Andrew Mellace in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 70 wins, 29 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Kevin Denny | 2,261 | Olympiad-41 | C58 |
| Jul 2011 | Shane Matthews | 2,221 | St Jago Elite Open | B21 |
| Jul 2009 | Russel Porter | 2,195 | ch-JAM | D46 |
| Feb 2018 | Ras Malaku Lorne | 2,176 | ch-JAM | E59 |
| Jul 2009 | Equitable Brown | 2,161 | ch-JAM | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-JAM | 2018 | 82 | 44 | 2,069 |
| Kingston Futures | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,030 |
| Kingston President's Inv | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,178 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2,075 |
| Bridgetwon Open | 2013 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,062 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,975 |
| JAM Masters-A | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,899 |
| Kingston Millionaire Qualifier | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Mellace's chess games?
150 games by Andrew Mellace, from Jan 2007 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 Andrew Mellace has played.
What does Andrew Mellace play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Andrew Mellace opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Mellace answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Andrew Mellace play as White?
As White, Andrew Mellace's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (20 games, 45.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Mellace play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Mellace most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Andrew Mellace's FIDE rating?
Andrew Mellace is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 2,006 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Andrew Mellace played?
Our database contains 150 games by Andrew Mellace, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 29 draws, 51 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Mellace?
150 games by Andrew Mellace 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.