Prepare against Michele Melega
Italy · World #254,983 classical · FIDE ID 857742
Our database contains 52 games by Michele Melega, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michele Melega's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michele Melega 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 | 1,740 | 1,740 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,758 | 1,758 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 19 | 9 | 24 | 36.5% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michele Melega's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michele Melega's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 96.0% | 52.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 52.1% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Melega usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Melega usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Melega usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Melega usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Michele Melega's chess games
All 52 games by Michele Melega in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 19 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Silvio Taloni | 1,781 | Zichichi Memorial | D05 |
| Apr 2021 | Antonino La Piana | 1,760 | Accra Open | C41 |
| Aug 2015 | Umberto Greco | 1,731 | 35th Bratto Open C | B73 |
| Aug 2015 | Daniele Colica | 1,663 | 35th Bratto Open C | B02 |
| Aug 2015 | Emilio Cipriani | 1,657 | 35th Bratto Open C | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS06 FM-B | 2015 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,479 |
| 35th Bratto Open C | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,791 |
| Budapest FS08 FM | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,524 |
| Zichichi Memorial | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,715 |
| 13th Chioggia Open B | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,716 |
| Accra Open | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,723 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,568 |
| 2nd Rome Capablanca Open | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1,641 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michele Melega's chess games?
52 games by Michele Melega, from Nov 2010 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 Michele Melega has played.
What does Michele Melega play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Michele Melega opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michele Melega answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Michele Melega play as White?
As White, Michele Melega's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michele Melega play as Black?
As Black, Michele Melega most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Michele Melega's FIDE rating?
Michele Melega is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess, 1,758 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,740 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Michele Melega played?
Our database contains 52 games by Michele Melega, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michele Melega?
52 games by Michele Melega 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.