Prepare against Salome Melia
IM · Georgia · World #4,640 classical · FIDE ID 13602446
When preparing against Salome Melia, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 13.5% over 37 games.
Our database contains 1,447 games by Salome Melia, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Salome Melia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salome Melia 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 | 2,284 | 2,475 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,419 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,278 | 2,453 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,447 | 580 | 513 | 354 | 40.1% |
| As White | 729 | 329 | 253 | 147 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 718 | 251 | 260 | 207 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salome Melia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salome Melia's side.
First moves as White (729 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 712 | 97.7% | 62.6% |
| b3 | 17 | 2.3% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 62.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Melia usually continues Nf3 (62.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Melia usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Melia usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 58.8% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Melia usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Melia usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Melia usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (294 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 186 | 63.3% | 53.0% |
| c6 | 65 | 22.1% | 59.2% |
| e5 | 30 | 10.2% | 51.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.7% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (300 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 192 | 64.0% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 78 | 26.0% | 49.4% |
| g6 | 10 | 3.3% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 3.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 2.3% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
Salome Melia's chess games
All 1,447 games by Salome Melia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 580 wins, 513 draws, 354 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 102 | 47/36/19 | 46.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 | 26/9/15 | 52.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 44 | 19/17/8 | 43.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 37 | 14/16/7 | 37.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 33 | 14/10/9 | 42.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 32 | 13/8/11 | 40.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 17/9/5 | 54.8% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 12/6/3 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 10/9/2 | 47.6% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 5/11/5 | 23.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 93 | 22/41/30 | 23.7% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 71 | 24/26/21 | 33.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 37 | 5/19/13 | 13.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 15/8/10 | 45.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 32 | 9/14/9 | 28.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 29 | 11/12/6 | 37.9% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 26 | 13/8/5 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 23 | 4/12/7 | 17.4% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,599 | 9th Gibraltar Masters | B00 |
| Nov 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,592 | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial | B30 |
| Jan 2011 | Giorgi Kacheishvili | 2,585 | 9th Gibraltar Masters | B14 |
| Jan 2013 | Anna Muzychuk | 2,582 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | B53 |
| Mar 2014 | Mircea-Emilian Parligras | 2,572 | 15th ch-EU | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2015 | 36 | 22.5 | 2,352 |
| chT-ROM w | 2023 | 29 | 18 | 2,364 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2017 | 26 | 13 | 2,407 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2005 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,383 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2017 | 21 | 10 | 2,345 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2003 | 21 | 14 | 2,285 |
| ch-EU U18 Girls | 2005 | 18 | 15 | 2,475 |
| Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial | 2021 | 18 | 7 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salome Melia's chess games?
1,447 games by Salome Melia, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Salome Melia has played.
What does Salome Melia play on the first move as White?
Across 729 games with White in our database, Salome Melia opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salome Melia answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Salome Melia play as White?
As White, Salome Melia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (102 games, 46.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (50 games, 52.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (44 games, 43.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 729 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salome Melia play as Black?
As Black, Salome Melia most often plays: Indian Defense (93 games, 23.7% win rate); Sicilian (71 games, 33.8% win rate); Catalan (37 games, 13.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 718 games.
What is Salome Melia's FIDE rating?
Salome Melia is currently rated 2,284 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid and 2,278 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,475 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Salome Melia played?
Our database contains 1,447 games by Salome Melia, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 580 wins, 513 draws, 354 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salome Melia?
1,447 games by Salome Melia 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.