Prepare against Gavin Melaugh
Ireland · World #16,168 classical · FIDE ID 2509571
Our database contains 157 games by Gavin Melaugh, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gavin Melaugh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gavin Melaugh 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 | 2,093 | 2,160 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 2,024 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,030 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 54 | 31 | 71 | 34.4% |
| As White | 79 | 25 | 15 | 38 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 78 | 29 | 16 | 33 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gavin Melaugh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gavin Melaugh's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 34 | 43.6% | 30.9% |
| e4 | 31 | 39.7% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 10 | 12.8% | 70.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 30.9% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Melaugh usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Melaugh usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Melaugh usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Melaugh usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Melaugh usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Melaugh usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 45.7% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 22.9% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 14.3% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 58.6% | 44.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 27.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Gavin Melaugh's chess games
All 157 games by Gavin Melaugh in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 54 wins, 31 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Andrei Maksimenko | 2,484 | Dublin Gonzaga Masters | C01 |
| Mar 2018 | John Delaney | 2,219 | Dublin Irish Easter IM | C08 |
| Jul 2019 | Joris Kokje | 2,207 | Glorney Cup | A96 |
| Mar 2018 | Killian Delaney | 2,200 | Dublin Irish Easter IM | C04 |
| Apr 2026 | Rory Quinn | 2,140 | Irish National Club Championship 2026 | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2020 | 36 | 16.5 | 2,035 |
| Dublin Irish Open | 2019 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,088 |
| Dublin Irish New Year IM2 | 2020 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,905 |
| ch-EU Union U14 14th | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,731 |
| 104th ch-IRL | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
| Dublin Irish Easter IM | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 2,055 |
| chT-IRL | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,875 |
| 27th ch-EU U14 | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gavin Melaugh's chess games?
157 games by Gavin Melaugh, from Aug 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 Gavin Melaugh has played.
What does Gavin Melaugh play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Gavin Melaugh opens with 1.c4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gavin Melaugh answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Gavin Melaugh play as White?
As White, Gavin Melaugh's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 15.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gavin Melaugh play as Black?
As Black, Gavin Melaugh most often plays: Horwitz Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Gavin Melaugh's FIDE rating?
Gavin Melaugh is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (May 2019).
How many games has Gavin Melaugh played?
Our database contains 157 games by Gavin Melaugh, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 31 draws, 71 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gavin Melaugh?
157 games by Gavin Melaugh 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.