Prepare against Egil Melkevik
Norway · World #69,854 classical · FIDE ID 1526715
When preparing against Egil Melkevik, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (50%).
Our database contains 50 games by Egil Melkevik, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Egil Melkevik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Egil Melkevik 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 | 1,821 | 1,845 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 1,858 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,763 | 1,821 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 16 | 8 | 26 | 32.0% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Egil Melkevik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Egil Melkevik's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 60.9% | 39.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 39.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Melkevik usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Melkevik usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Melkevik usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Melkevik usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Melkevik usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 6 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Egil Melkevik's chess games
All 50 games by Egil Melkevik in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - Aug 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | English Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Reinhard Vlasak | 2,044 | 2nd Prague Summer Open B | A04 |
| Sep 2020 | Jan Sorgjerd | 2,043 | Kragero September Open | D00 |
| Sep 2020 | Robin Olsen | 2,030 | Kragero September Open | A84 |
| Aug 2015 | Thomas Veigl | 1,956 | 2nd Prague Summer Open B | A05 |
| Aug 2018 | Alexandr Salykin | 1,939 | 5th Prague Summer Open B | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagernes Open | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,779 |
| 2nd Prague Summer Open B | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,964 |
| Bergen Grand Prix | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,772 |
| 5th Prague Summer Open B | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,863 |
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,842 |
| Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,669 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,782 |
| NM for klubblag - Clono | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Egil Melkevik's chess games?
50 games by Egil Melkevik, from Jan 2015 to Aug 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 Egil Melkevik has played.
What does Egil Melkevik play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Egil Melkevik opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Egil Melkevik answers 1...b6 (46% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (50% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Egil Melkevik play as White?
As White, Egil Melkevik's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Egil Melkevik play as Black?
As Black, Egil Melkevik most often plays: Owen Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Egil Melkevik's FIDE rating?
Egil Melkevik is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid and 1,763 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,845 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Egil Melkevik played?
Our database contains 50 games by Egil Melkevik, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Egil Melkevik?
50 games by Egil Melkevik 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.