Prepare against Leonard Melkonyan
FM · Russia · World #37,013 classical · FIDE ID 4125452
When preparing against Leonard Melkonyan, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 73 games by Leonard Melkonyan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leonard Melkonyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonard Melkonyan 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 | 1,949 | 2,349 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,212 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,235 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 35 | 15 | 23 | 47.9% |
| As White | 36 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonard Melkonyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonard Melkonyan's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 83.3% | 61.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 13.9% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 61.7% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Melkonyan usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Melkonyan usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Melkonyan usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Melkonyan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Melkonyan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Melkonyan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 70.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Leonard Melkonyan's chess games
All 73 games by Leonard Melkonyan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 35 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D42 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Vahagn Khachatryan | 2,340 | ch-Moscow | E85 |
| Jan 2008 | Alexander Karpov | 2,325 | ch-Northwest Seniors | D11 |
| Jan 2010 | Odisey Suleymanyants | 2,308 | ch-Pskov | E61 |
| Jan 2003 | I. Skorohodov | 2,299 | Kaluga Tsiolkovsky Memorial Open | A60 |
| May 2004 | Vladimir Ivanets | 2,258 | ch-RUS Seniors | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Northwest Seniors | 2009 | 17 | 11 | 2,285 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open 1 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,344 |
| ch-RUS Seniors | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,297 |
| ch-Moscow | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,311 |
| Kaluga Tsiolkovsky Memorial Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,320 |
| ch-Pskov | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,279 |
| ch-St Petersburg Seniors | 2012 | 8 | 6 | 2,293 |
| 5th Voronezh Open | 2001 | 4 | 1 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonard Melkonyan's chess games?
73 games by Leonard Melkonyan, from Apr 2003 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 Leonard Melkonyan has played.
What does Leonard Melkonyan play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Leonard Melkonyan opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonard Melkonyan answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Leonard Melkonyan play as White?
As White, Leonard Melkonyan's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonard Melkonyan play as Black?
As Black, Leonard Melkonyan most often plays: Benoni Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Leonard Melkonyan's FIDE rating?
Leonard Melkonyan is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,349 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Leonard Melkonyan played?
Our database contains 73 games by Leonard Melkonyan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonard Melkonyan?
73 games by Leonard Melkonyan 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.