Prepare against Fedor Melnikov
FM · FIDE · World #2,381 classical · FIDE ID 34266984
When preparing against Fedor Melnikov, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%).
Our database contains 157 games by Fedor Melnikov, covering Jan 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Fedor Melnikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fedor Melnikov 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 | 2,365 | 2,365 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,331 | 2,357 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,279 | 2,352 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 58 | 50 | 49 | 36.9% |
| As White | 80 | 31 | 29 | 20 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 77 | 27 | 21 | 29 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fedor Melnikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fedor Melnikov's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 48.8% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 34 | 42.5% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.3% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Melnikov usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Melnikov usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Melnikov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Melnikov usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Melnikov usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Melnikov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 43.8% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 51.9% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 48.1% | 50.0% |
Fedor Melnikov's chess games
All 157 games by Fedor Melnikov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 58 wins, 50 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Klementy Sychev | 2,517 | Aeroflot Open A 2026 | A92 |
| May 2026 | Namig Guliyev | 2,481 | Baku Open 2026 | D43 |
| Apr 2026 | Semen Novozhilov | 2,473 | Baku Open 2026 | D30 |
| Mar 2026 | Haochen Jiang | 2,458 | Aeroflot Open A 2026 | B28 |
| Jun 2025 | Burak Firat | 2,449 | 11th Cesme Open A | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O16 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,441 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,384 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,963 |
| ch-RUS Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,292 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,403 |
| Andranik Margaryan Mem IM | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,354 |
| Aeroflot Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,545 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,797 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fedor Melnikov's chess games?
157 games by Fedor Melnikov, from Jan 2019 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 Fedor Melnikov has played.
What does Fedor Melnikov play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Fedor Melnikov opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fedor Melnikov answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games).
What openings does Fedor Melnikov play as White?
As White, Fedor Melnikov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fedor Melnikov play as Black?
As Black, Fedor Melnikov most often plays: Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Fedor Melnikov's FIDE rating?
Fedor Melnikov is currently rated 2,365 in classical chess, 2,331 in rapid and 2,279 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Fedor Melnikov played?
Our database contains 157 games by Fedor Melnikov, covering Jan 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 50 draws, 49 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fedor Melnikov?
157 games by Fedor Melnikov 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.