Prepare against Andries Mellema
NLD · World #13,887 classical · FIDE ID 1011464
When preparing against Andries Mellema, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 205 games by Andries Mellema, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andries Mellema's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andries Mellema 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 | 2,117 | 2,186 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 74 | 45 | 86 | 36.1% |
| As White | 98 | 40 | 20 | 38 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 107 | 34 | 25 | 48 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andries Mellema's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andries Mellema's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 90.8% | 51.7% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Mellema usually continues Nf3 (42.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Mellema usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Mellema usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Mellema usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mellema usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Mellema usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 57 | 100.0% | 49.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 84.0% | 40.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Andries Mellema's chess games
All 205 games by Andries Mellema in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 74 wins, 45 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Israel Caspi | 2,457 | Hoogeveen Unive Open | B43 |
| Jul 2011 | Veronika Schneider | 2,331 | 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | B82 |
| Jul 2015 | Lucas Van Foreest | 2,294 | Dieren Open | B00 |
| Oct 2014 | Michael Wunnink | 2,286 | 18th Hoogeveen Unive Open | C24 |
| Aug 2017 | Alik Tikranian | 2,280 | 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2015 | 25 | 9.5 | 2,169 |
| Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2010 | 17 | 7 | 2,220 |
| 22nd Hoogeveen Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,967 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Amateur | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,023 |
| 19th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,119 |
| Groningen Open A | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,130 |
| Groningen Atlantis Promo2 | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,242 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andries Mellema's chess games?
205 games by Andries Mellema, from Jul 2005 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 Andries Mellema has played.
What does Andries Mellema play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Andries Mellema opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nc3 (6% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andries Mellema answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Andries Mellema play as White?
As White, Andries Mellema's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andries Mellema play as Black?
As Black, Andries Mellema most often plays: French Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Andries Mellema's FIDE rating?
Andries Mellema is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Andries Mellema played?
Our database contains 205 games by Andries Mellema, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 45 draws, 86 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andries Mellema?
205 games by Andries Mellema 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.