Prepare against Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo
Brazil · World #98,486 classical · FIDE ID 2151596
When preparing against Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo, expect 1.Nf3 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Saragossa Opening as White, 34.1% over 44 games.
Our database contains 367 games by Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo 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 | 1,734 | 1,855 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,856 | 1,970 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,803 | 1,803 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 367 | 157 | 77 | 133 | 42.8% |
| As White | 184 | 78 | 38 | 68 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 183 | 79 | 39 | 65 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 140 | 76.1% | 55.4% |
| c3 | 44 | 23.9% | 44.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 76% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Melo usually continues b3 (52.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Melo usually continues b3 (45.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Melo usually continues b3 (64.3% score)
- 1.c3 — 24% of White games, 44.3% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Melo usually continues Qc2 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Melo usually continues Qc2 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Melo usually continues Qc2 (21.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 84 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 93.3% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo's chess games
All 367 games by Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 157 wins, 77 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Réti Opening | 55 | 25/12/18 | 45.5% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 44 | 15/9/20 | 34.1% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 40 | 14/8/18 | 35.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E60 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 10/4/11 | 40.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 23 | 17/3/3 | 73.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Alvaro Guerrero | 2,112 | 3rd Florianopolis Open | A05 |
| Apr 2016 | Andre Augusto Gazola | 2,084 | Curitiba Open | C07 |
| Jan 2019 | Luiz Antonio Bardaro Manzi | 2,077 | 5th Florianopolis Open | A17 |
| Jan 2018 | Evandro De Laet Reis Junior | 2,035 | 4th Florianopolis Open | A29 |
| Aug 2018 | Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior | 2,024 | 8th Sao Bento do Sul Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Parana | 2019 | 23 | 12 | 1,827 |
| Sao Bento do Sul Open 05 | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,412 |
| ch-BRA Seniors 65+ | 2019 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,948 |
| Pocos de Caldas Open | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 1,925 |
| Caioba Telecom Open | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,785 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,927 |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,671 |
| Maringa ch-Parana | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,485 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo's chess games?
367 games by Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo, from Mar 2013 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 Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo has played.
What does Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo opens with 1.Nf3 (76% of games), 1.c3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo play as White?
As White, Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (55 games, 45.5% win rate); Saragossa Opening (44 games, 34.1% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (40 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (23 games, 73.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 183 games.
What is Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo's FIDE rating?
Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo is currently rated 1,734 in classical chess, 1,856 in rapid and 1,803 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,855 (May 2014).
How many games has Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo played?
Our database contains 367 games by Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 77 draws, 133 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo?
367 games by Sergio Roberto Sampaio Melo 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.