Prepare against Terje Melkeraen
Norway · World #40,376 classical · FIDE ID 1505246
When preparing against Terje Melkeraen, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 62 games by Terje Melkeraen, covering Oct 2007 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Terje Melkeraen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Terje Melkeraen 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 | 1,934 | 2,043 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,022 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 32.3% |
| As White | 36 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 19.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 146 rated games against 138 different opponents, across 20 events in 10 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 134 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 32.1% | 1,985 | 1,967 | 10 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 2,274 | 1,874 | 0 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 54 | 7 | 14 | 33 | 13.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 79 | 35 | 30 | 14 | 44.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 3 vs CM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 15 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1,624 | 1,704 |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1,796 | 1,956 |
| 2023 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1,936 | 1,900 |
| 2022 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1,886 | 1,922 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1,414 | 1,614 |
| 2019 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 2,007 | 1,940 |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2,068 | 2,068 |
| 2017 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2,006 | 2,046 |
| 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1,960 | 1,887 |
| 2015 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2,084 | 1,990 |
| 2014 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 2,084 | 2,034 |
| 2013 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2,041 | 2,281 |
| 2008 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1,973 | 1,839 |
| 2007 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2,040 | 2,000 |
Where Terje Melkeraen has played
Norway (6) · Italy (4) · Czechia (2) · Germany (2) · Denmark (1) · Greece (1) · Lithuania (1) · Portugal (1) · Romania (1) · Slovenia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Terje Melkeraen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Terje Melkeraen's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 61.1% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 8.3% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Melkeraen usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Melkeraen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Melkeraen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Melkeraen usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Melkeraen usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Melkeraen usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 33.3% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Terje Melkeraen's chess games
All 62 games by Terje Melkeraen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Oct 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: 20 wins, 20 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Luis Santos | 2,369 | ch-EU Seniors 50 14th | A43 |
| Jul 2014 | Panu Laine | 2,168 | WchT Seniors 50 | E32 |
| Jul 2013 | Hermann Pusch | 2,139 | 15th chT-EU Seniors | D94 |
| Jul 2013 | Else M.S. Thygesen | 2,105 | 15th chT-EU Seniors | A58 |
| Mar 2014 | Vitor Morais | 2,033 | ch-EU Seniors 50 14th | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,887 |
| ch-EU Seniors 50 14th | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,122 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,982 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,919 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,919 |
| 15th chT-EU Seniors | 2013 | 6 | 5 | 2,307 |
| ch-NOR Seniors A | 2017 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,094 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Terje Melkeraen's chess games?
62 games by Terje Melkeraen, from Oct 2007 to Oct 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 Terje Melkeraen has played.
What does Terje Melkeraen play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Terje Melkeraen opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Terje Melkeraen answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Terje Melkeraen play as White?
As White, Terje Melkeraen's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Larsen Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Terje Melkeraen play as Black?
As Black, Terje Melkeraen most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Terje Melkeraen's FIDE rating?
Terje Melkeraen is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Terje Melkeraen played?
Our database contains 62 games by Terje Melkeraen, covering Oct 2007 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 20 draws, 22 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Terje Melkeraen?
62 games by Terje Melkeraen 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.