Prepare against Timur Melestean
DEU · World #10,389 classical · FIDE ID 16280385
Our database contains 47 games by Timur Melestean, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Timur Melestean's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timur Melestean 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 | 2,164 | 2,274 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,770 | 1,770 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 1,955 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 27.7% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timur Melestean's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timur Melestean's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 52.4% | 31.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 38.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Melestean usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Melestean usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Melestean usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Melestean usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Melestean usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Melestean usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Timur Melestean's chess games
All 47 games by Timur Melestean in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 13 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E65 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D33 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Noel Gallas | 1,931 | chT-GER U20 | A34 |
| Dec 2022 | Tom Kolkmann | 1,661 | chT-GER U16 | D02 |
| Jun 2020 | Tim Geist | 1,620 | GER Pfingstopen U12 | D04 |
| Jun 2020 | Florentin Luebke | 1,620 | GER Pfingstopen U12 | A38 |
| Jun 2020 | Kalle Maier | 1,620 | GER Pfingstopen U12 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER Pfingstopen U12 | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 1,820 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,793 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,647 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,009 |
| 35th Staufer Open | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2,129 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,847 |
| 13th Nordhausen Open | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,857 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,829 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timur Melestean's chess games?
47 games by Timur Melestean, from May 2019 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 Timur Melestean has played.
What does Timur Melestean play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Timur Melestean opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timur Melestean answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Timur Melestean play as White?
As White, Timur Melestean's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timur Melestean play as Black?
As Black, Timur Melestean most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Timur Melestean's FIDE rating?
Timur Melestean is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess, 1,770 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Timur Melestean played?
Our database contains 47 games by Timur Melestean, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timur Melestean?
47 games by Timur Melestean 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.