Prepare against Lukas Melzner
CM · DEU · World #9,917 classical · FIDE ID 4638700
When preparing against Lukas Melzner, expect 1.c4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 37.5% over 24 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Lukas Melzner, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Melzner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Melzner 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 | 2,171 | 2,209 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,186 | 2,197 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,179 | 2,197 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 70 | 42 | 58 | 41.2% |
| As White | 90 | 43 | 19 | 28 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 80 | 27 | 23 | 30 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Melzner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Melzner's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 87 | 96.7% | 60.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 97% of White games, 60.3% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Melzner usually continues g3 (67.4% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Melzner usually continues Nc3 (55.9% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Melzner usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Melzner usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Melzner usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 95.1% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Lukas Melzner's chess games
All 170 games by Lukas Melzner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 70 wins, 42 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 17/3/7 | 63.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Lev Gutman | 2,467 | ch-Stuttgart A int | E17 |
| Aug 2013 | Tamas Jr. Fodor | 2,451 | 28th Schwarzach Open | E02 |
| May 2010 | Fred Berend | 2,389 | ch-Stuttgart | E13 |
| Sep 2011 | Martin Breutigam | 2,377 | 8th Nuremberg LGA Cup | A14 |
| Sep 2011 | Cliff Wichmann | 2,320 | 8th Nuremberg LGA Cup | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2013 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,129 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2002 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,590 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2002 | 14 | 4 | 1,382 |
| ch-GER U25 | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,009 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,208 |
| Regionalliga SW 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 1,845 |
| ch-Bayern U12 | 2002 | 7 | 5 | 1,534 |
| 8th Nuremberg LGA Cup | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,333 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Melzner's chess games?
170 games by Lukas Melzner, from Apr 2007 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 Lukas Melzner has played.
What does Lukas Melzner play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Lukas Melzner opens with 1.c4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Melzner answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Lukas Melzner play as White?
As White, Lukas Melzner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (27 games, 63.0% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Melzner play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Melzner most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Lukas Melzner's FIDE rating?
Lukas Melzner is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess, 2,186 in rapid and 2,179 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Lukas Melzner played?
Our database contains 170 games by Lukas Melzner, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 42 draws, 58 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Melzner?
170 games by Lukas Melzner 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.