Prepare against Davit Melkonyan
Armenia · World #21,156 classical · FIDE ID 13321498
When preparing against Davit Melkonyan, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%).
Our database contains 70 games by Davit Melkonyan, covering Oct 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Davit Melkonyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Davit Melkonyan 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 | 2,027 | 2,048 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 1,946 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,097 | 2,097 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 32 | 12 | 26 | 45.7% |
| As White | 33 | 20 | 5 | 8 | 60.6% |
| As Black | 37 | 12 | 7 | 18 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Davit Melkonyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Davit Melkonyan's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 93.9% | 69.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 69.4% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Melkonyan usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Melkonyan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Melkonyan usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Melkonyan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 56.5% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 10 | 43.5% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Davit Melkonyan's chess games
All 70 games by Davit Melkonyan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 32 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Sebastian Fuentes de Nova | 1,896 | ch-EU U10 | C90 |
| Jun 2026 | Nathaniel Andronic | 1,864 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | C78 |
| Jun 2026 | Lennart Naumann | 1,821 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | B12 |
| Sep 2026 | Kirtin Srivatsa | 1,785 | FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | European Continental Stage | B12 |
| Nov 2024 | Armen Art. Vardanyan | 1,735 | World Cadets U10 | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 | 2023 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,349 |
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,855 |
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1,909 |
| Wch U08 Blitz | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 1,501 |
| Wch U08 Rapid | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,218 |
| FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | European Continental Stage | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,050 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,850 |
| Goris Open | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,224 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Davit Melkonyan's chess games?
70 games by Davit Melkonyan, from Oct 2022 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 Davit Melkonyan has played.
What does Davit Melkonyan play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Davit Melkonyan opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Davit Melkonyan answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Davit Melkonyan play as White?
As White, Davit Melkonyan's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Davit Melkonyan play as Black?
As Black, Davit Melkonyan most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Davit Melkonyan's FIDE rating?
Davit Melkonyan is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 2,097 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Davit Melkonyan played?
Our database contains 70 games by Davit Melkonyan, covering Oct 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Davit Melkonyan?
70 games by Davit Melkonyan 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.