Prepare against Johannes Melkevik
CM · Norway · World #46,912 classical · FIDE ID 1501836
When preparing against Johannes Melkevik, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (37%).
Our database contains 169 games by Johannes Melkevik, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Melkevik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Melkevik 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 | 1,905 | 2,202 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,871 | 2,042 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 2,046 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 48 | 43 | 78 | 28.4% |
| As White | 78 | 28 | 19 | 31 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 91 | 20 | 24 | 47 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Melkevik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Melkevik's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 52.6% | 41.5% |
| e4 | 33 | 42.3% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 41.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Melkevik usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Melkevik usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Melkevik usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Melkevik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Melkevik usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Melkevik usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 55.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 20 | 40.8% | 30.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 10 | 37.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 9 | 33.3% | 11.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 18.5% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Johannes Melkevik's chess games
All 169 games by Johannes Melkevik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 48 wins, 43 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A40 | English Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Jesper Sondergaard Thybo | 2,544 | chT-NOR Clubs | E05 |
| Aug 2021 | Andrei-Mihai Bonte | 2,313 | Titled Tue | A82 |
| Aug 2015 | Martin Istona | 2,306 | 2nd Prague Summer Open | C18 |
| Aug 2021 | Elena Semenova | 2,212 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Sep 2021 | Rachid Schrik | 2,198 | Titled Tue | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 54 | 12 | 1,927 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,032 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,083 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open B | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,090 |
| Fagernes Open | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,933 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open 04 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,994 |
| ch-NOR Class1 | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,934 |
| 2nd Prague Summer Open | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Melkevik's chess games?
169 games by Johannes Melkevik, from Apr 2003 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 Johannes Melkevik has played.
What does Johannes Melkevik play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Johannes Melkevik opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Melkevik answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (37% of games), 1...b6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Johannes Melkevik play as White?
As White, Johannes Melkevik's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Melkevik play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Melkevik most often plays: Dutch Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Johannes Melkevik's FIDE rating?
Johannes Melkevik is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess, 1,871 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Johannes Melkevik played?
Our database contains 169 games by Johannes Melkevik, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 43 draws, 78 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Melkevik?
169 games by Johannes Melkevik 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.