Prepare against Sergey Melnikov
Russia · World #39,252 classical · FIDE ID 24112364
Our database contains 119 games by Sergey Melnikov, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Melnikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Melnikov 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 | 1,939 | 2,119 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,001 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,994 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 59 | 7 | 51 | 49.6% |
| As White | 57 | 27 | 5 | 25 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 62 | 32 | 2 | 26 | 51.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Melnikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Melnikov's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 84.2% | 57.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 7.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.0% | 37.5% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Melnikov usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Melnikov usually continues f4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Melnikov usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Melnikov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Melnikov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 87.9% | 72.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 29.4% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Sergey Melnikov's chess games
All 119 games by Sergey Melnikov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 59 wins, 7 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C34 | King's Gambit | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 29 | 21/0/8 | 72.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Dmitry Darmin | 2,342 | Ufa Dautov Memorial Open | B05 |
| Dec 2007 | Yuriy Aplaev | 2,335 | Ufa Kopylov Memorial Open | B12 |
| Dec 2007 | Arthur Guzairov | 2,236 | Ufa Kopylov Memorial Open | C02 |
| Sep 2007 | Vladislav Tukhvatullin | 2,201 | Ufa Cup 09 | B28 |
| Apr 2009 | Vladimir Selegenenko | 2,183 | Ufa Dautov Memorial Open | C32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ufa Dautov Memorial Open | 2009 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,215 |
| Ufa Kopylov Memorial Open | 2008 | 17 | 9 | 2,142 |
| Ufa Siamidi Memorial Open | 2009 | 17 | 7 | 2,027 |
| Ufa Cup 1st Stage | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,264 |
| Ufa Siamidi Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,951 |
| ch-Ufa sf2 | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1,996 |
| ch-Ufa FL | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,868 |
| 1st Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Melnikov's chess games?
119 games by Sergey Melnikov, from Apr 2007 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 Sergey Melnikov has played.
What does Sergey Melnikov play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Sergey Melnikov opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Melnikov answers 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games).
What openings does Sergey Melnikov play as White?
As White, Sergey Melnikov's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Melnikov play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Melnikov most often plays: Alekhine Defense (29 games, 72.4% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Sergey Melnikov's FIDE rating?
Sergey Melnikov is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Sergey Melnikov played?
Our database contains 119 games by Sergey Melnikov, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 7 draws, 51 losses (49.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Melnikov?
119 games by Sergey Melnikov 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.