Prepare against Jim Melnyk
Canada · World #130,237 classical · FIDE ID 2636344
When preparing against Jim Melnyk, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (50%).
Our database contains 45 games by Jim Melnyk, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jim Melnyk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jim Melnyk 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 | 1,646 | 1,684 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,645 | 1,747 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 20 | 4 | 21 | 44.4% |
| As White | 22 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jim Melnyk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jim Melnyk's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Melnyk usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Melnyk usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Melnyk usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Jim Melnyk's chess games
All 45 games by Jim Melnyk in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 20 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Jaroslaw Czypinski | 1,923 | Winnipeg TNT October Open | C68 |
| Mar 2019 | Larry Samson | 1,737 | Winnipeg TNT March Open | B30 |
| Apr 2019 | Keith Czarny | 1,687 | Winnipeg Divinsky Memorial | A20 |
| Jan 2019 | John Remillard | 1,660 | Winnipeg TNT January Open | B42 |
| Jul 2019 | Yanyu Lei | 1,574 | Winnipeg Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,722 |
| Winnipeg Woodbury Memorial | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,413 |
| Winnipeg TNT October Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,694 |
| Winnipeg Divinsky Memorial | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,750 |
| Winnipeg Kaptsan Memorial | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,645 |
| ch-Manitoba Seniors | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,676 |
| Winnipeg TNT March Open | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 1,824 |
| Winnipeg TNT January Open | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,650 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jim Melnyk's chess games?
45 games by Jim Melnyk, from Sep 2019 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 Jim Melnyk has played.
What does Jim Melnyk play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Jim Melnyk opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jim Melnyk answers 1...Nc6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Jim Melnyk play as White?
As White, Jim Melnyk's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jim Melnyk play as Black?
As Black, Jim Melnyk most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Jim Melnyk's FIDE rating?
Jim Melnyk is currently rated 1,646 in classical chess, 1,645 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,684 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Jim Melnyk played?
Our database contains 45 games by Jim Melnyk, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jim Melnyk?
45 games by Jim Melnyk 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.