Prepare against Benjamin Melde
DEU · World #19,584 classical · FIDE ID 12958816
Our database contains 120 games by Benjamin Melde, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Melde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Melde 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 | 2,061 | 2,183 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,068 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,027 | 2,066 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 38 | 33 | 49 | 31.7% |
| As White | 55 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 65 | 18 | 17 | 30 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Melde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Melde's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 38.2% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 20 | 36.4% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 14.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 10.9% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 59.5% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Melde usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Melde usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Melde usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Melde usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Melde usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Melde usually continues exd5 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 73.9% | 35.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
Benjamin Melde's chess games
All 120 games by Benjamin Melde in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 38 wins, 33 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A35 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Mahdi Gholami Orimi | 2,513 | Rainer Radtke Mem Rapid | A15 |
| Jul 2017 | Soel Kartsev | 2,220 | 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A20 |
| Jul 2017 | Hanne Goossens | 2,175 | 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B90 |
| Dec 2019 | Phil Thomsen | 2,147 | chT-GER U20 | A20 |
| Nov 2023 | Stefan Hirsch | 2,137 | Oberliga NRW 2324 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2023 | 36 | 19.5 | 1,864 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,761 |
| 46th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,098 |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,876 |
| 25th Goch Open | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,734 |
| 24th Goch Open | 2013 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,585 |
| 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Melde's chess games?
120 games by Benjamin Melde, from Oct 2014 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 Benjamin Melde has played.
What does Benjamin Melde play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Benjamin Melde opens with 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Melde answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Melde play as White?
As White, Benjamin Melde's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Melde play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Melde most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Benjamin Melde's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Melde is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid and 2,027 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Benjamin Melde played?
Our database contains 120 games by Benjamin Melde, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 33 draws, 49 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Melde?
120 games by Benjamin Melde 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.