Prepare against Uldis Melderis
LVA · World #50,326 classical · FIDE ID 11600845
When preparing against Uldis Melderis, expect 1.b4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Orangutan opening as White, 33.9% over 62 games.
Our database contains 207 games by Uldis Melderis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Uldis Melderis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uldis Melderis 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 | 1,892 | 2,131 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 2,133 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 2,108 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 65 | 47 | 95 | 31.4% |
| As White | 100 | 31 | 26 | 43 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 107 | 34 | 21 | 52 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Uldis Melderis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Uldis Melderis's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 62 | 62.0% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 38 | 38.0% | 43.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 62% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Melderis usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Melderis usually continues Bb2 (45.8% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Melderis usually continues Bb2 (40.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 43.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Melderis usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Melderis usually continues c4 (27.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Melderis usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 91.7% | 55.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 53.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 41.5% | 26.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
Uldis Melderis's chess games
All 207 games by Uldis Melderis 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: 65 wins, 47 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 62 | 21/13/28 | 33.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Viktor Guempel | 2,310 | Albena Open | C11 |
| Oct 2015 | Juan Ramon Galiana Salom | 2,226 | 12th Calvia Amateur Open | A31 |
| Aug 2020 | Dmitrijs Tokranovs | 2,212 | Riga Open | A05 |
| Aug 2021 | Kristaps Kretainis | 2,192 | Riga Tech Rapid Open | A04 |
| Nov 2020 | Andrejs Dzalbo | 2,174 | Mikhail Tal Blitz | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gipslis Memorial Blitz | 2021 | 17 | 9 | 2,061 |
| Mikhail Tal Blitz | 2020 | 15 | 7 | 1,863 |
| Albena Open | 2017 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| 4th Lubuska Wiosna Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,868 |
| Albena Open B | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,067 |
| ch-LAT | 2021 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,820 |
| Baltija Cup | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,858 |
| 5th Baltija Cup Open | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uldis Melderis's chess games?
207 games by Uldis Melderis, 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 Uldis Melderis has played.
What does Uldis Melderis play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Uldis Melderis opens with 1.b4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uldis Melderis answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Uldis Melderis play as White?
As White, Uldis Melderis's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (62 games, 33.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uldis Melderis play as Black?
As Black, Uldis Melderis most often plays: Benoni Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Uldis Melderis's FIDE rating?
Uldis Melderis is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Uldis Melderis played?
Our database contains 207 games by Uldis Melderis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 47 draws, 95 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uldis Melderis?
207 games by Uldis Melderis 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.