Prepare against Shane Melaugh
FM · Ireland · World #10,819 classical · FIDE ID 2509580
Our database contains 148 games by Shane Melaugh, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shane Melaugh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shane Melaugh 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 | 2,157 | 2,254 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,134 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,186 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 68 | 23 | 57 | 45.9% |
| As White | 76 | 39 | 12 | 25 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 72 | 29 | 11 | 32 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shane Melaugh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shane Melaugh's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 36 | 47.4% | 69.4% |
| e4 | 24 | 31.6% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 15 | 19.7% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 69.4% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Melaugh usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Melaugh usually continues Nc3 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Melaugh usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Melaugh usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Melaugh usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Melaugh usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 44.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 15 | 44.1% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 62.5% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 28.1% | 27.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Shane Melaugh's chess games
All 148 games by Shane Melaugh in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Aug 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: 68 wins, 23 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E68 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B00 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Novendra Priasmoro | 2,407 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Apr 2024 | Dashgyn Ibadov | 2,376 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| May 2024 | Gediminas Sarakauskas | 2,351 | Dublin Malahide Millennium Open | B45 |
| Oct 2025 | Luitjen Akselsson Apol | 2,318 | 25th European Teams | B40 |
| Mar 2025 | Antonios Gkavardinas | 2,302 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 44 | 18.5 | 2,176 |
| 103rd ch-IRL | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,215 |
| 25th European Teams | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2,166 |
| 104th ch-IRL | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,248 |
| Scottish Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,226 |
| ch-IRL 102nd | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,973 |
| Malahide Millennium Open | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,234 |
| The 105th Irish Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,117 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shane Melaugh's chess games?
148 games by Shane Melaugh, from Jun 2015 to Aug 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 Shane Melaugh has played.
What does Shane Melaugh play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Shane Melaugh opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shane Melaugh answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Shane Melaugh play as White?
As White, Shane Melaugh's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shane Melaugh play as Black?
As Black, Shane Melaugh most often plays: Horwitz Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (9 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Shane Melaugh's FIDE rating?
Shane Melaugh is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (May 2026).
How many games has Shane Melaugh played?
Our database contains 148 games by Shane Melaugh, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 23 draws, 57 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shane Melaugh?
148 games by Shane Melaugh 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.