Prepare against Melisha Smith
WCM · Jamaica · World #95,092 classical · FIDE ID 7400691
When preparing against Melisha Smith, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 52.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 108 games by Melisha Smith, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Melisha Smith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Melisha Smith 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 | 1,744 | 1,829 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,816 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,795 | 1,795 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 35 | 16 | 57 | 32.4% |
| As White | 53 | 20 | 6 | 27 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 55 | 15 | 10 | 30 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Melisha Smith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Melisha Smith's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 90.6% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 9.4% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (28.1% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Smith usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 80.0% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 16.0% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 94.1% | 40.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Melisha Smith's chess games
All 108 games by Melisha Smith in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 35 wins, 16 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/0/8 | 52.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Marany Meyer | 2,064 | Olympiad Women-41 | E91 |
| Jul 2009 | Hui Zhu | 2,029 | ch-JAM w | B85 |
| Jan 2015 | Peter Myers | 1,984 | ch-JAM | D02 |
| Jul 2011 | Ariel Barrett | 1,870 | ch-JAM w | D53 |
| Apr 2015 | Jared Lewis | 1,845 | Kingston President's Invitational | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-JAM w | 2018 | 49 | 22 | 1,679 |
| Kingston President's Invitational | 2015 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,661 |
| ch-JAM | 2015 | 10 | 1 | 1,727 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,587 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,817 |
| ch-JAM w 35th | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,580 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
| Kingston Chan Memorial Open | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,724 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Krishna Gray (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Melisha Smith's chess games?
108 games by Melisha Smith, from Sep 2011 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 Melisha Smith has played.
What does Melisha Smith play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Melisha Smith opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Melisha Smith answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Melisha Smith play as White?
As White, Melisha Smith's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Melisha Smith play as Black?
As Black, Melisha Smith most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Melisha Smith's FIDE rating?
Melisha Smith is currently rated 1,744 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid and 1,795 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,829 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Melisha Smith played?
Our database contains 108 games by Melisha Smith, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 16 draws, 57 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Melisha Smith?
108 games by Melisha Smith 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.