Prepare against Galina Melnik
WIM · Russia · World #79,865 classical · FIDE ID 4121929
When preparing against Galina Melnik, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 317 games by Galina Melnik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Galina Melnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Galina Melnik 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 | 1,790 | 2,139 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,965 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,825 | 1,971 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 317 | 102 | 100 | 115 | 32.2% |
| As White | 165 | 66 | 54 | 45 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 152 | 36 | 46 | 70 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Galina Melnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Galina Melnik's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 158 | 95.8% | 56.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Melnik usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Melnik usually continues Nf3 (64.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Melnik usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Melnik usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Melnik usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Melnik usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 52 | 64.2% | 48.1% |
| e5 | 18 | 22.2% | 30.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 11.1% | 27.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 82.7% | 38.4% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 13.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
Galina Melnik's chess games
All 317 games by Galina Melnik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 102 wins, 100 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 30 | 14/10/6 | 46.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 14/8/5 | 51.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 26 | 10/9/7 | 38.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Anna Dergatschova | 2,220 | Svetlogorsk Open w | A40 |
| Jan 2005 | Elizaveta Borisova | 2,198 | ch-RUS w 1st League | A73 |
| Oct 2002 | Margit Brokko | 2,156 | Olympiad Women-35 | A62 |
| Dec 2005 | Rimma I Bilunova | 2,155 | ch-RUS Seniors w | E11 |
| Jan 1998 | Lyudmila Frantsuzova | 2,120 | ch-Moscow sf w | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS IPCA | 2017 | 44 | 21.5 | 1,937 |
| ch-RUS Seniors w | 2011 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,101 |
| Olympiad Women-35 | 2002 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| Olympiad Women-37 | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,867 |
| Olympiad Women-38 | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 1,974 |
| Moscow Open w | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,935 |
| ch-RUS w sf | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Galina Melnik's chess games?
317 games by Galina Melnik, from Apr 2003 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 Galina Melnik has played.
What does Galina Melnik play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Galina Melnik opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Galina Melnik answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games).
What openings does Galina Melnik play as White?
As White, Galina Melnik's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Galina Melnik play as Black?
As Black, Galina Melnik most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Galina Melnik's FIDE rating?
Galina Melnik is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid and 1,825 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Galina Melnik played?
Our database contains 317 games by Galina Melnik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 100 draws, 115 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Galina Melnik?
317 games by Galina Melnik 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.