Prepare against Lux,Hugo de Melo
FM · Brazil · World #2,983 classical · FIDE ID 2138298
When preparing against Lux,Hugo de Melo, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 354 games by Lux,Hugo de Melo, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lux,Hugo de Melo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lux,Hugo de Melo 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 | 2,339 | 2,401 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,246 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,209 | 2,230 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 354 | 139 | 65 | 150 | 39.3% |
| As White | 178 | 81 | 25 | 72 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 176 | 58 | 40 | 78 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lux,Hugo de Melo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lux,Hugo de Melo's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 174 | 97.8% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Melo usually continues Nf3 (49.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Melo usually continues d4 (40.5% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Melo usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Melo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 40.5% | 39.1% |
| e5 | 21 | 26.6% | 38.1% |
| e6 | 19 | 24.1% | 57.9% |
| c6 | 6 | 7.6% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 62.7% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 23 | 34.3% | 63.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Lux,Hugo de Melo's chess games
All 354 games by Lux,Hugo de Melo in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 139 wins, 65 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 28 | 14/3/11 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Dennis Wagner | 2,595 | Titled Tue Late | C54 |
| Aug 2023 | Viktor Bologan | 2,550 | chT-World Rapid | C00 |
| Oct 2022 | Mahammad Muradli | 2,550 | 59th Wch U20 | B23 |
| Oct 2023 | Kayden Troff | 2,483 | Titled Tue Late | B27 |
| May 2025 | JP Le Roux | 2,475 | TCh-FRA Top 16 Basse | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 80 | 40 | 2,274 |
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,353 |
| Novi Sad TS GM Mix 246 | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,338 |
| ch-FRA U12 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,788 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,237 |
| 47th Ghent Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,360 |
| Arandjelovac IM 2nd | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,395 |
| 2nd Vega de San Mateo | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lux,Hugo de Melo's chess games?
354 games by Lux,Hugo de Melo, from Sep 2011 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 Lux,Hugo de Melo has played.
What does Lux,Hugo de Melo play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Lux,Hugo de Melo opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lux,Hugo de Melo answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Lux,Hugo de Melo play as White?
As White, Lux,Hugo de Melo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lux,Hugo de Melo play as Black?
As Black, Lux,Hugo de Melo most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Lux,Hugo de Melo's FIDE rating?
Lux,Hugo de Melo is currently rated 2,339 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,209 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Lux,Hugo de Melo played?
Our database contains 354 games by Lux,Hugo de Melo, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 65 draws, 150 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lux,Hugo de Melo?
354 games by Lux,Hugo de Melo 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.