Prepare against Jindrich Melich
Czechia · World #28,125 classical · FIDE ID 305758
When preparing against Jindrich Melich, expect 1.b4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 364 games by Jindrich Melich, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jindrich Melich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jindrich Melich 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 | 1,997 | 2,162 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 2,149 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 2,149 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 364 | 100 | 133 | 131 | 27.5% |
| As White | 184 | 56 | 72 | 56 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 180 | 44 | 61 | 75 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jindrich Melich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jindrich Melich's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 180 | 97.8% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 98% of White games, 48.3% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Melich usually continues Bb2 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Melich usually continues Bb2 (51.4% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Melich usually continues Bb2 (33.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Melich usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Melich usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 81 | 92.0% | 43.2% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.7% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 86.0% | 48.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.0% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Jindrich Melich's chess games
All 364 games by Jindrich Melich in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 100 wins, 133 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 180 | 54/70/56 | 30.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 76 | 21/24/31 | 27.6% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 42 | 12/13/17 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B27 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Jan Cerny | 2,428 | chT1b-CZE 9697 | A47 |
| Sep 2010 | Nanko Dobrev | 2,394 | 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | A44 |
| Jan 1998 | Jozef Veselsky | 2,275 | Tatry Open | A43 |
| Jan 1998 | Karol Ruckschloss | 2,225 | Tatry Open | A30 |
| Sep 2026 | Jan Zima | 2,211 | Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2003 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,190 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2000 | 17 | 9 | 2,104 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 1996 | 16 | 5 | 2,205 |
| ch-CZE Czechia | 1994 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,091 |
| chT1b-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,179 |
| chT2b-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,221 |
| chT1b-CZE | 1995 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,113 |
| ch-CSR | 1992 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jindrich Melich's chess games?
364 games by Jindrich Melich, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Jindrich Melich has played.
What does Jindrich Melich play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Jindrich Melich opens with 1.b4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jindrich Melich answers 1...d6 (92% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jindrich Melich play as White?
As White, Jindrich Melich's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (180 games, 30.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jindrich Melich play as Black?
As Black, Jindrich Melich most often plays: Pirc Defense (76 games, 27.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (42 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Jindrich Melich's FIDE rating?
Jindrich Melich is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Jindrich Melich played?
Our database contains 364 games by Jindrich Melich, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 133 draws, 131 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jindrich Melich?
364 games by Jindrich Melich 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.