Prepare against Sondre Melaa
FM · Norway · World #3,549 classical · FIDE ID 1530470
When preparing against Sondre Melaa, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 31.3% over 32 games.
Our database contains 557 games by Sondre Melaa, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sondre Melaa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sondre Melaa 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 | 2,317 | 2,344 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,220 | 2,220 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,265 | 2,274 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 557 | 247 | 87 | 223 | 44.3% |
| As White | 279 | 133 | 45 | 101 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 278 | 114 | 42 | 122 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sondre Melaa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sondre Melaa's side.
First moves as White (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 176 | 63.1% | 55.1% |
| e4 | 94 | 33.7% | 56.4% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Melaa usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Melaa usually continues Bf4 (69.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Melaa usually continues e4 (45.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Melaa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Melaa usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Melaa usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 114 | 85.1% | 45.6% |
| c5 | 12 | 9.0% | 70.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 51 | 58.0% | 55.9% |
| Nf6 | 36 | 40.9% | 50.0% |
Sondre Melaa's chess games
All 557 games by Sondre Melaa 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: 247 wins, 87 draws, 223 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 92 | 50/9/33 | 54.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 25 | 10/2/13 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 32 | 10/10/12 | 31.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 22 | 13/0/9 | 59.1% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,733 | Titled Tue Late | C50 |
| Jun 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,684 | Titled Tue Early | B67 |
| Jun 2024 | Alan Pichot | 2,640 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Jun 2024 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 2,619 | Titled Tue Late | C54 |
| Jun 2022 | Alessio Valsecchi | 2,504 | Norway Chess Open A | A63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 234 | 113 | 2,257 |
| Fagernes Open | 2024 | 33 | 15.5 | 2,191 |
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 25 | 13 | 1,963 |
| ch-NOR | 2025 | 18 | 6 | 2,259 |
| Kragero Open | 2023 | 14 | 5 | 2,172 |
| Norway Chess Open | 2023 | 12 | 6 | 2,299 |
| ch-NOR U16 | 2018 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,044 |
| Fagernes GM Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,268 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sondre Melaa's chess games?
557 games by Sondre Melaa, 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 Sondre Melaa has played.
What does Sondre Melaa play on the first move as White?
Across 279 games with White in our database, Sondre Melaa opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sondre Melaa answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games).
What openings does Sondre Melaa play as White?
As White, Sondre Melaa's most-played openings in our database are: London System (92 games, 54.3% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 279 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sondre Melaa play as Black?
As Black, Sondre Melaa most often plays: Indian Defense (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Italian Game (22 games, 59.1% win rate); London System (16 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 278 games.
What is Sondre Melaa's FIDE rating?
Sondre Melaa is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,220 in rapid and 2,265 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Sondre Melaa played?
Our database contains 557 games by Sondre Melaa, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 247 wins, 87 draws, 223 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sondre Melaa?
557 games by Sondre Melaa 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.