Prepare against Melissa Maione
Italy · World #54,419 classical · FIDE ID 2831398
Our database contains 198 games by Melissa Maione, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Melissa Maione's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Melissa Maione 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 | 1,876 | 2,070 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,892 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,905 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 63 | 38 | 97 | 31.8% |
| As White | 102 | 40 | 14 | 48 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 96 | 23 | 24 | 49 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Melissa Maione's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Melissa Maione's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 93.1% | 45.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.9% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Maione usually continues Nf3 (44.9% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Maione usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Maione usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Maione usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Maione usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Maione usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 12.5% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 81.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.2% | 16.7% |
Melissa Maione's chess games
All 198 games by Melissa Maione in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 63 wins, 38 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Claudio Paduano | 2,314 | 3rd Isola del Sole Open | B44 |
| Nov 2020 | Elena Sedina | 2,291 | ch-ITA Online w Qual GpB | C14 |
| Oct 2020 | Leonardo Loiacono | 2,274 | 10th Bassano del Grappa Open | E65 |
| Jul 2024 | Giulio Lo Presti | 2,185 | 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | B95 |
| Apr 2023 | Anysia Thomas | 2,175 | Mitropa Cup w | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ITA w | 2023 | 12 | 8 | 1,950 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,582 |
| 23rd ch-EU w | 2023 | 10 | 3 | 1,795 |
| Wch U20 Girls Blitz | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,876 |
| Wch U20 Girls Rapid | 2023 | 10 | 3 | 1,778 |
| 81st ch-ITA sf | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,108 |
| 26th ch-EU U12 Girls | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,343 |
| Bassano del Grappa Vergani Cup | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,894 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Melissa Maione's chess games?
198 games by Melissa Maione, from Sep 2015 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 Melissa Maione has played.
What does Melissa Maione play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Melissa Maione opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Melissa Maione answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Melissa Maione play as White?
As White, Melissa Maione's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Melissa Maione play as Black?
As Black, Melissa Maione most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Melissa Maione's FIDE rating?
Melissa Maione is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Melissa Maione played?
Our database contains 198 games by Melissa Maione, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 38 draws, 97 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Melissa Maione?
198 games by Melissa Maione 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.