Prepare against Melissa Monteiro
Brazil · World #128,734 classical · FIDE ID 44748620
When preparing against Melissa Monteiro, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 45 games by Melissa Monteiro, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Melissa Monteiro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Melissa Monteiro 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 | 1,650 | 1,650 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,626 | 1,632 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,600 | 1,624 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 11 | 13 | 21 | 24.4% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Melissa Monteiro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Melissa Monteiro's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 60.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 39.1% | 22.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Monteiro usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Monteiro usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 22.2% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Monteiro usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Monteiro usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Monteiro usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
Melissa Monteiro's chess games
All 45 games by Melissa Monteiro in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - 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: 11 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Lethicia Soethe Brand | 1,849 | Brazil Chess Series - Floripa 2026 Circuito Palas Atena Veloso - LBXF Final 2025 | B13 |
| Jan 2026 | Luana Saddi Vieira | 1,758 | Brazil Chess Series - Floripa 2026 Circuito Palas Atena Veloso - LBXF Final 2025 | B12 |
| Jan 2025 | Nicolle Vortmann Stenzler | 1,722 | 11th Floripa Open | D35 |
| Oct 2023 | Gisele Santiago Leacina | 1,388 | 62nd ch-BRA w | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Floripa Open | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,673 |
| ch-Pan American U1700 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,636 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,472 |
| 62nd ch-BRA w | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,431 |
| Blumenau U2400 Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,735 |
| Brazil Chess Series - Floripa 2026 Circuito Palas Atena Veloso - LBXF Final 2025 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,975 |
| 10th Floripa Open 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Melissa Monteiro's chess games?
45 games by Melissa Monteiro, from Nov 2023 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 Melissa Monteiro has played.
What does Melissa Monteiro play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Melissa Monteiro opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Melissa Monteiro answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Melissa Monteiro play as White?
As White, Melissa Monteiro's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Melissa Monteiro play as Black?
As Black, Melissa Monteiro most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Melissa Monteiro's FIDE rating?
Melissa Monteiro is currently rated 1,650 in classical chess, 1,626 in rapid and 1,600 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,650 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Melissa Monteiro played?
Our database contains 45 games by Melissa Monteiro, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Melissa Monteiro?
45 games by Melissa Monteiro 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.