Prepare against Gianluca Melino
Italy · World #103,530 classical · FIDE ID 832588
When preparing against Gianluca Melino, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 32.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 100 games by Gianluca Melino, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gianluca Melino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gianluca Melino 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 | 1,719 | 1,819 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,710 | 1,741 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,752 | 1,824 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 33 | 30 | 37 | 33.0% |
| As White | 50 | 16 | 12 | 22 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 50 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gianluca Melino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gianluca Melino's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 66.0% | 43.9% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 20.0% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 8.0% | 12.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 43.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Melino usually continues Bg5 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Melino usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Melino usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Melino usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Melino usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Melino usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 16 | 51.6% | 40.6% |
| c5 | 15 | 48.4% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 71.4% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
Gianluca Melino's chess games
All 100 games by Gianluca Melino in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 33 wins, 30 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 8/10/7 | 32.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Andrea Murgia | 1,980 | ch-Pavia Province | A88 |
| May 2014 | Loris Testa | 1,930 | 11th A Robecchetto Spring | C13 |
| Mar 2015 | Giovanni Brogneri | 1,801 | ch-Parma Province | E72 |
| Dec 2007 | Luca Colombo | 1,791 | 28th Milan Crespi Open B | B33 |
| May 2007 | Lorenzo De Francisci | 1,720 | Milan Citta Open A | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pavia Province | 2014 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,772 |
| 10th Robecchetto Autunn Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,793 |
| 9th Robecchetto Spring Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,881 |
| 8th Robecchetto Spring Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,545 |
| 8th Robecchetto Autumn Open | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 1,773 |
| 28th Milan Crespi Open B | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,741 |
| 11th A Robecchetto Spring | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,865 |
| 5th Vanzaghello Open | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 1,803 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gianluca Melino's chess games?
100 games by Gianluca Melino, from Jul 2007 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 Gianluca Melino has played.
What does Gianluca Melino play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Gianluca Melino opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gianluca Melino answers 1...g6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Gianluca Melino play as White?
As White, Gianluca Melino's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gianluca Melino play as Black?
As Black, Gianluca Melino most often plays: Modern Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Gianluca Melino's FIDE rating?
Gianluca Melino is currently rated 1,719 in classical chess, 1,710 in rapid and 1,752 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,819 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Gianluca Melino played?
Our database contains 100 games by Gianluca Melino, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 30 draws, 37 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gianluca Melino?
100 games by Gianluca Melino 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.