Prepare against Mario Melih
Slovakia · World #34,223 classical · FIDE ID 14977214
When preparing against Mario Melih, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%).
Our database contains 87 games by Mario Melih, covering Aug 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Melih's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Melih 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 | 1,963 | 2,035 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,879 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 43 | 17 | 27 | 49.4% |
| As White | 41 | 23 | 8 | 10 | 56.1% |
| As Black | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Melih's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Melih's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 61.0% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 39.0% | 84.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Melih usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Melih usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Melih usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 84.4% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Melih usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Melih usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Melih usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 78.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 53.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 46.7% | 50.0% |
Mario Melih's chess games
All 87 games by Mario Melih in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 43 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Mieses Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Mark B Ruderfer | 2,232 | Modra Open | B06 |
| Mar 2024 | Juraj Oruzinsky | 2,160 | Modra Slovakia Open | B78 |
| Apr 2024 | Tomas Beres | 2,149 | ch-SVK U18/20 | B70 |
| Mar 2023 | Vladimir Cambel | 1,979 | chT2A-SVK 2223 | D02 |
| Apr 2023 | Karol Paluska | 1,965 | ch-SVK U20 | E07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2023 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,645 |
| chT2A-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,891 |
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,908 |
| ch-SVK U20 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,832 |
| chT2A-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,903 |
| Bratislava Slovakia Open | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,737 |
| chT-SVK5 A22 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 7 | 1,709 |
| Modra Slovakia Open | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Melih's chess games?
87 games by Mario Melih, from Aug 2022 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 Mario Melih has played.
What does Mario Melih play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Mario Melih opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Melih answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does Mario Melih play as White?
As White, Mario Melih's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Melih play as Black?
As Black, Mario Melih most often plays: London System (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Mario Melih's FIDE rating?
Mario Melih is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Mario Melih played?
Our database contains 87 games by Mario Melih, covering Aug 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses (49.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Melih?
87 games by Mario Melih 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.