Prepare against Stefan Melnik
North Macedonia · World #50,587 classical · FIDE ID 15012387
Our database contains 69 games by Stefan Melnik, covering Jun 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Melnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Melnik 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 | 1,891 | 1,937 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,705 | 1,705 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 29 | 12 | 28 | 42.0% |
| As White | 36 | 15 | 5 | 16 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 33 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Melnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Melnik's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 97.2% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Melnik usually continues Nf3 (32.1% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Melnik usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Melnik usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Melnik usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 87.0% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Stefan Melnik's chess games
All 69 games by Stefan Melnik in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 29 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Lubov Zsiltzova-Lisenko | 2,146 | IBCA EU-ch blind | B51 |
| Jun 2024 | Sergio Harnandan | 1,938 | IBCA EU-ch blind | B28 |
| Jun 2024 | Stefan Mitrovic | 1,910 | IBCA EU-ch blind | C02 |
| Jun 2024 | Mihai Bursuc | 1,891 | IBCA EU-ch blind | C45 |
| Jun 2024 | Petrea Canea | 1,831 | IBCA EU-ch blind | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 26 | 10 | 1,643 |
| IBCA EU-ch blind | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,038 |
| Skopje Open B | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,729 |
| ch-FRM U14 | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,394 |
| ch-FRM U16 | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,596 |
| Struga Lake Queen U14 Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,190 |
| chT2-FRM | 2024 | 3 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Melnik's chess games?
69 games by Stefan Melnik, from Jun 2022 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 Stefan Melnik has played.
What does Stefan Melnik play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Stefan Melnik opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Melnik answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Stefan Melnik play as White?
As White, Stefan Melnik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Melnik play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Melnik most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Stefan Melnik's FIDE rating?
Stefan Melnik is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,705 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,937 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Stefan Melnik played?
Our database contains 69 games by Stefan Melnik, covering Jun 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Melnik?
69 games by Stefan Melnik 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.