Prepare against Enes Melik
Türkiye · World #73,472 classical · FIDE ID 34559400
When preparing against Enes Melik, expect 1.f4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 36 games by Enes Melik, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Enes Melik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Enes Melik 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 | 1,810 | 1,810 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,756 | 1,786 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 15 | 5 | 16 | 41.7% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Enes Melik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Enes Melik's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 17 | 81.0% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 19.0% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 81% of White games, 58.8% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Melik usually continues b3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Melik usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Melik usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 12.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Melik usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Melik usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Melik usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Enes Melik's chess games
All 36 games by Enes Melik in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Amar Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Kaan Kalemler | 1,950 | TUR-chT 2nd League | A03 |
| Mar 2022 | Hur Yasin | 1,915 | TUR Cup | C56 |
| Mar 2022 | Batuhan Demirag | 1,903 | TUR Cup | A02 |
| Mar 2022 | Emre Kocakaplan | 1,845 | TUR Cup | B06 |
| Jul 2017 | Kaptan Kaan Yildirim | 1,595 | chT2-TUR | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,575 |
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,916 |
| chT2-TUR | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 1,758 |
| Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,692 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Enes Melik's chess games?
36 games by Enes Melik, from Jun 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 Enes Melik has played.
What does Enes Melik play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Enes Melik opens with 1.f4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Enes Melik answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Enes Melik play as White?
As White, Enes Melik's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Enes Melik play as Black?
As Black, Enes Melik most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Enes Melik's FIDE rating?
Enes Melik is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess, 1,756 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Enes Melik played?
Our database contains 36 games by Enes Melik, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Enes Melik?
36 games by Enes Melik 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.