Prepare against Lucius Melillo
FM · United States · World #3,591 classical · FIDE ID 30958245
When preparing against Lucius Melillo, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (40% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 685 games by Lucius Melillo, covering Dec 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lucius Melillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucius Melillo 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 | 2,317 | 2,329 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 2,023 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 685 | 227 | 129 | 329 | 33.1% |
| As White | 349 | 129 | 67 | 153 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 336 | 98 | 62 | 176 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucius Melillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucius Melillo's side.
First moves as White (349 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 272 | 77.9% | 46.5% |
| e4 | 53 | 15.2% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 4.6% | 43.8% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| a4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 46.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Melillo usually continues Bf4 (35.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Melillo usually continues Bf4 (43.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Melillo usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Melillo usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Melillo usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Melillo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 62 | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| e5 | 46 | 29.7% | 30.4% |
| Nf6 | 35 | 22.6% | 74.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.2% | 20.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Lucius Melillo's chess games
All 685 games by Lucius Melillo in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 227 wins, 129 draws, 329 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 131 | 43/15/73 | 32.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 58 | 38/4/16 | 65.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 33 | 25/0/8 | 75.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 2/2/16 | 10.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 4/1/12 | 23.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 1/3/11 | 6.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 1/1/11 | 7.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Alexei Shirov | 2,648 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Mar 2025 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,602 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Aug 2025 | Viktor Gazik | 2,576 | 12th Washington Int | B27 |
| Nov 2025 | Andrew Tang | 2,548 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | D35 |
| Mar 2026 | Razvan Preotu | 2,502 | Charlotte Spring GMA 2026 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 436 | 183.5 | 2,166 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 39 | 17 | 2,280 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 2,250 |
| 2026 Labor Day Norm Invitational | GM A | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,278 |
| Dulles Atlantic | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,205 |
| CCCSA Labor Day IM | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,325 |
| Charlotte Spring GMA 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,402 |
| Austin AGCA IM | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucius Melillo's chess games?
685 games by Lucius Melillo, from Dec 2019 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 Lucius Melillo has played.
What does Lucius Melillo play on the first move as White?
Across 349 games with White in our database, Lucius Melillo opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucius Melillo answers 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Lucius Melillo play as White?
As White, Lucius Melillo's most-played openings in our database are: London System (131 games, 32.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (58 games, 65.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 349 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucius Melillo play as Black?
As Black, Lucius Melillo most often plays: Alekhine Defense (33 games, 75.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (20 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 336 games.
What is Lucius Melillo's FIDE rating?
Lucius Melillo is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (May 2026).
How many games has Lucius Melillo played?
Our database contains 685 games by Lucius Melillo, covering Dec 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 227 wins, 129 draws, 329 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucius Melillo?
685 games by Lucius Melillo 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.