Prepare against Francesco Melograni
Italy · World #53,062 classical · FIDE ID 846546
Our database contains 66 games by Francesco Melograni, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Melograni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Melograni 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 | 1,881 | 1,904 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,903 | 1,909 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 1,960 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 34 | 11 | 21 | 51.5% |
| As White | 31 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 58.1% |
| As Black | 35 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Melograni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Melograni's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 96.8% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Melograni usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Melograni usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Melograni usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Melograni usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 90.9% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Francesco Melograni's chess games
All 66 games by Francesco Melograni in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Jul 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: 34 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Salvatore Gangemi | 2,100 | ch-Sicilia Regional | C10 |
| Jan 2010 | Renato Campo | 2,010 | ch-Trapani Province | C25 |
| Jan 2012 | Damiano Messina | 1,931 | ch-Trapani Province | C01 |
| Aug 2007 | Vincenzo Riceputi | 1,882 | 15th Nicolo La Rosa Open | B90 |
| Jan 2010 | Antonino Lo Piccolo | 1,873 | ch-Trapani Province | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sicilia Regional | 2011 | 13 | 9 | 1,977 |
| ch-Trapani Province | 2012 | 12 | 10.5 | 1,996 |
| 3rd Terre degli Elimi Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,686 |
| 17th Nicolo La Rosa Open | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,831 |
| Nicolo La Rosa Open 16th | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 1,762 |
| Nicolo La Rosa Open 13th | 2005 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,790 |
| 15th Nicolo La Rosa Open | 2007 | 6 | 5 | 2,032 |
| 14th Nicolo La Rosa Open | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 1,871 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Melograni's chess games?
66 games by Francesco Melograni, from Jul 2009 to Jul 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 Francesco Melograni has played.
What does Francesco Melograni play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Francesco Melograni opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Melograni answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Francesco Melograni play as White?
As White, Francesco Melograni's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Melograni play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Melograni most often plays: Vienna Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Francesco Melograni's FIDE rating?
Francesco Melograni is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess, 1,903 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,904 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Francesco Melograni played?
Our database contains 66 games by Francesco Melograni, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses (51.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Melograni?
66 games by Francesco Melograni 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.