Prepare against Melvin Ral Lustig
FM · Sweden · World #5,944 classical · FIDE ID 1764195
When preparing against Melvin Ral Lustig, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (26% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 100 games by Melvin Ral Lustig, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Melvin Ral Lustig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Melvin Ral Lustig 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 | 2,249 | 2,321 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,192 | 2,208 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,286 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 43 | 19 | 38 | 43.0% |
| As White | 51 | 20 | 7 | 24 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 49 | 23 | 12 | 14 | 46.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Melvin Ral Lustig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Melvin Ral Lustig's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 45.1% | 41.3% |
| e4 | 12 | 23.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 19.6% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 7.8% | 12.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Lustig usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Lustig usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Lustig usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lustig usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Lustig usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Lustig usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 26.1% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 26.1% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 21.7% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 88.2% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Melvin Ral Lustig's chess games
All 100 games by Melvin Ral Lustig in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 43 wins, 19 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Zoey Tang | 2,356 | Titled Tue | B54 |
| May 2025 | Vitus Bondo Medhus | 2,329 | 1st Hotel Stockholm N IM | B23 |
| Mar 2025 | Carl Cederstam | 2,305 | TCh-SWE Elitserien | C79 |
| Aug 2026 | Thomas Ernst | 2,251 | West Coast Chess Open by Mediegymnasiet | C73 |
| Apr 2025 | Ml Gajic | 2,246 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 27 | 10.5 | 2,129 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,335 |
| 1st Hotel Stockholm N IM | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,162 |
| 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,060 |
| West Coast Chess Open by Mediegymnasiet | 2026 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,478 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Junior-SM | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,282 |
| Stockholm Open | 2025 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,246 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Melvin Ral Lustig's chess games?
100 games by Melvin Ral Lustig, from Nov 2019 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 Melvin Ral Lustig has played.
What does Melvin Ral Lustig play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Melvin Ral Lustig opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Melvin Ral Lustig answers 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...Nc6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Melvin Ral Lustig play as White?
As White, Melvin Ral Lustig's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Melvin Ral Lustig play as Black?
As Black, Melvin Ral Lustig most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Melvin Ral Lustig's FIDE rating?
Melvin Ral Lustig is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess, 2,192 in rapid and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Melvin Ral Lustig played?
Our database contains 100 games by Melvin Ral Lustig, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 19 draws, 38 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Melvin Ral Lustig?
100 games by Melvin Ral Lustig 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.