Prepare against Melanie Verot
France · World #30,202 classical · FIDE ID 631043
Our database contains 397 games by Melanie Verot, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Melanie Verot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Melanie Verot 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 | 1,984 | 2,144 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 2,082 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 2,069 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 397 | 177 | 72 | 148 | 44.6% |
| As White | 198 | 104 | 33 | 61 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 199 | 73 | 39 | 87 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Melanie Verot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Melanie Verot's side.
First moves as White (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 145 | 73.2% | 62.8% |
| e4 | 42 | 21.2% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 6 | 3.0% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Verot usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Verot usually continues c4 (71.2% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Verot usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Verot usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Verot usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Verot usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 53.7% | 46.6% |
| e5 | 34 | 31.5% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 14 | 13.0% | 42.9% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 65.7% | 51.1% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 34.3% | 58.3% |
Melanie Verot's chess games
All 397 games by Melanie Verot in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 177 wins, 72 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 27 | 15/5/7 | 55.6% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 16 | 12/3/1 | 75.0% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27 | 10/8/9 | 37.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2002 | Sebastian Mueller | 2,305 | 1st Mitropa Cup w | D20 |
| Aug 2008 | Pauline Guichard | 2,284 | ch-FRA w 83rd | E14 |
| May 2003 | Marvin Lepan | 2,231 | chT-FRA U20 0203 | D34 |
| Oct 2002 | Vlasta Macek | 2,222 | 1st Mitropa Cup w | D15 |
| Aug 2008 | Natacha Benmesbah | 2,210 | ch-FRA w 83rd | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA w | 2003 | 22 | 5 | 1,987 |
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,875 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2001 | 15 | 7 | 2,060 |
| chT1A-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,035 |
| ch-FRA w 81st | 2006 | 11 | 3 | 2,015 |
| chT-FRA U20 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,055 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,016 |
| ch-FRA w 83rd | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,198 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Melanie Verot's chess games?
397 games by Melanie Verot, from Apr 2003 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 Melanie Verot has played.
What does Melanie Verot play on the first move as White?
Across 198 games with White in our database, Melanie Verot opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Melanie Verot answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games).
What openings does Melanie Verot play as White?
As White, Melanie Verot's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (27 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (16 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 198 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Melanie Verot play as Black?
As Black, Melanie Verot most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 199 games.
What is Melanie Verot's FIDE rating?
Melanie Verot is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Melanie Verot played?
Our database contains 397 games by Melanie Verot, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 177 wins, 72 draws, 148 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Melanie Verot?
397 games by Melanie Verot 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.