Prepare against Tatjana Melamed
WGM · DEU · World #3,908 classical · FIDE ID 14102145
When preparing against Tatjana Melamed, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 16.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 842 games by Tatjana Melamed, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tatjana Melamed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tatjana Melamed 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 | 2,306 | 2,397 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,347 | 2,352 | Apr 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,307 | 2,387 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 842 | 339 | 346 | 157 | 40.3% |
| As White | 417 | 190 | 163 | 64 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 425 | 149 | 183 | 93 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tatjana Melamed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tatjana Melamed's side.
First moves as White (417 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 411 | 98.6% | 65.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Melamed usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Melamed usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Melamed usually continues d4 (66.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Melamed usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Melamed usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 171 | 83.0% | 57.3% |
| Nf6 | 34 | 16.5% | 66.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 133 | 97.1% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Tatjana Melamed's chess games
All 842 games by Tatjana Melamed in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 339 wins, 346 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 65 | 30/22/13 | 46.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 61 | 23/32/6 | 37.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 32 | 15/9/8 | 46.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 29 | 14/12/3 | 48.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 27 | 18/6/3 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 67 | 22/26/19 | 32.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 42 | 18/16/8 | 42.9% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 34 | 16/13/5 | 47.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 11/15/7 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 30 | 5/16/9 | 16.7% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 4/13/6 | 17.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Natalija Pogonina | 2,499 | 19th chT-EU w | E17 |
| Aug 2014 | Yang Shen | 2,470 | 3rd Erfurt w | E94 |
| Apr 1999 | Alexander Reprintsev | 2,470 | 7th chT-UKR | B01 |
| May 2022 | Nino Batsiashvili | 2,463 | BL 2122 w | C78 |
| Aug 2020 | Batkhuyag Munguntuul | 2,428 | Online Olympiad Div Top A | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR w | 2001 | 32 | 17 | 2,327 |
| St Petersburg w | 2001 | 30 | 18.5 | 2,339 |
| ch-GER blitz w | 2022 | 23 | 21.5 | 2,293 |
| Moscow w | 1996 | 11 | 5 | 2,161 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,322 |
| UKR Olympiad | 1999 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,424 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,238 |
| 2nd ch-EU w | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tatjana Melamed's chess games?
842 games by Tatjana Melamed, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Tatjana Melamed has played.
What does Tatjana Melamed play on the first move as White?
Across 417 games with White in our database, Tatjana Melamed opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tatjana Melamed answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Tatjana Melamed play as White?
As White, Tatjana Melamed's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (65 games, 46.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (61 games, 37.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (32 games, 46.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 417 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tatjana Melamed play as Black?
As Black, Tatjana Melamed most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (67 games, 32.8% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 42.9% win rate); Alekhine Defense (34 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 425 games.
What is Tatjana Melamed's FIDE rating?
Tatjana Melamed is currently rated 2,306 in classical chess, 2,347 in rapid and 2,307 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,397 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Tatjana Melamed played?
Our database contains 842 games by Tatjana Melamed, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 339 wins, 346 draws, 157 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tatjana Melamed?
842 games by Tatjana Melamed 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.