Prepare against Nicolas Axel Mellem
Norway · World #13,649 classical · FIDE ID 1502603
Our database contains 213 games by Nicolas Axel Mellem, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Axel Mellem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Axel Mellem 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 | 2,120 | 2,162 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,176 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,137 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 97 | 45 | 71 | 45.5% |
| As White | 105 | 46 | 22 | 37 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 108 | 51 | 23 | 34 | 47.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Axel Mellem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Axel Mellem's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 64.8% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 32 | 30.5% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Mellem usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Mellem usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Mellem usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mellem usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Mellem usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Mellem usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 86.8% | 62.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.7% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 35.5% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 32.3% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 25.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
Nicolas Axel Mellem's chess games
All 213 games by Nicolas Axel Mellem in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 97 wins, 45 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B46 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | Modern Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Mark L Hebden | 2,539 | 4th Oslo Sveins Open | D12 |
| Jan 1999 | Einar J Gausel | 2,525 | ch-NOR Open | B06 |
| Jun 2015 | Joachim Birger Nilsen | 2,377 | 8th Oslo Sveins Open | A65 |
| Mar 2006 | Oystein Hole | 2,348 | ch-Aslo ASKO CC Group-A | B12 |
| Apr 2007 | Hallvard V. Adnoy | 2,300 | ch-NOR qual-A | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Kiel Open | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,270 |
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,140 |
| ch-NOR Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,436 |
| Oslo Johannessen Memorial | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,089 |
| Troll Masters | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| Gausdal Eikrem Memorial | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,896 |
| 2nd Oslo Sveins Open | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,188 |
| ch-Aslo ASKO CC Group-A | 2006 | 8 | 7 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Axel Mellem's chess games?
213 games by Nicolas Axel Mellem, from Apr 2003 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 Nicolas Axel Mellem has played.
What does Nicolas Axel Mellem play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Nicolas Axel Mellem opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Axel Mellem answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Axel Mellem play as White?
As White, Nicolas Axel Mellem's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Axel Mellem play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Axel Mellem most often plays: Modern Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Nicolas Axel Mellem's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Axel Mellem is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (May 2022).
How many games has Nicolas Axel Mellem played?
Our database contains 213 games by Nicolas Axel Mellem, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 45 draws, 71 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Axel Mellem?
213 games by Nicolas Axel Mellem 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.