Prepare against Daniel Melamed
FM · Australia · World #22,131 classical · FIDE ID 3229076
When preparing against Daniel Melamed, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 447 games by Daniel Melamed, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Melamed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Melamed 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 | 2,040 | 2,116 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,982 | 2,040 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,127 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 447 | 136 | 58 | 253 | 30.4% |
| As White | 216 | 66 | 31 | 119 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 231 | 70 | 27 | 134 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Melamed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Melamed's side.
First moves as White (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 173 | 80.1% | 34.1% |
| e4 | 39 | 18.1% | 47.4% |
| d3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 34.1% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Melamed usually continues Nf3 (31.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Melamed usually continues Nf3 (28.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Melamed usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Melamed usually continues Nc3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Melamed usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Melamed usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 94 | 87.0% | 37.2% |
| e6 | 8 | 7.4% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 66 | 89.2% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 8.1% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
Daniel Melamed's chess games
All 447 games by Daniel Melamed in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - Sep 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: 136 wins, 58 draws, 253 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 48 | 11/4/33 | 22.9% |
| D02 | London System | 47 | 12/8/27 | 25.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 1/2/10 | 7.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 38 | 9/4/25 | 23.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 35 | 16/4/15 | 45.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 21 | 5/0/16 | 23.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/0/8 | 46.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Alexei Shirov | 2,652 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
| Jun 2024 | Stelios Halkias | 2,508 | Titled Tue Early | E20 |
| May 2024 | Iulija Osmak | 2,460 | Titled Tue Late | A15 |
| Jan 2024 | Willyam Espinoza Palomino | 2,400 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
| Jan 2024 | Alexandru-Bogdan Banzea | 2,394 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 343 | 115 | 2,082 |
| ch-AUS | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,166 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2020 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,778 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| 2026 NSW State Championships | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,237 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,979 |
| ch-AUS U10 | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 739 |
| ch-Sydney | 2024 | 8 | 6 | 2,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Melamed's chess games?
447 games by Daniel Melamed, from Dec 2015 to Sep 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 Daniel Melamed has played.
What does Daniel Melamed play on the first move as White?
Across 216 games with White in our database, Daniel Melamed opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.d3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Melamed answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Daniel Melamed play as White?
As White, Daniel Melamed's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (48 games, 22.9% win rate); London System (47 games, 25.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 216 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Melamed play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Melamed most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 23.7% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 231 games.
What is Daniel Melamed's FIDE rating?
Daniel Melamed is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 1,982 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Daniel Melamed played?
Our database contains 447 games by Daniel Melamed, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 58 draws, 253 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Melamed?
447 games by Daniel Melamed 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.