Prepare against Volker Melde
DEU · World #50,125 classical · FIDE ID 24609170
Our database contains 215 games by Volker Melde, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volker Melde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Melde 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 | 1,893 | 1,980 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,945 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,970 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 83 | 51 | 81 | 38.6% |
| As White | 102 | 38 | 24 | 40 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 113 | 45 | 27 | 41 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Melde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Melde's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 53 | 52.0% | 50.9% |
| d4 | 37 | 36.3% | 48.6% |
| e4 | 11 | 10.8% | 45.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 52% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Melde usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Melde usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Melde usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Melde usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Melde usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Melde usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 43.3% | 60.3% |
| e5 | 20 | 29.9% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 14.9% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 31.3% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 28.1% | 77.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 21.9% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
Volker Melde's chess games
All 215 games by Volker Melde in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 83 wins, 51 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A90 | English Opening | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Wolfgang Schmidt | 2,355 | ch-Pinneberg Open | A27 |
| Aug 2014 | Manfred Wuppinger | 2,119 | 13th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | E20 |
| Aug 2012 | Hans-Juergen Koller | 2,078 | 11th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | E77 |
| Mar 2020 | Sven Kreigenfeld | 2,032 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | D02 |
| Aug 2005 | Roland Werdecker | 2,015 | 20th Schwarzach Open B | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pinneberg Open | 1998 | 35 | 19.5 | 2,326 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 20 | 9 | 1,759 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 18 | 11 | 1,949 |
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 1,878 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Final | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 1,652 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,536 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,602 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,771 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Melde's chess games?
215 games by Volker Melde, from Oct 2004 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 Volker Melde has played.
What does Volker Melde play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Volker Melde opens with 1.c4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Melde answers 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Volker Melde play as White?
As White, Volker Melde's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Melde play as Black?
As Black, Volker Melde most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Petrov's Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Volker Melde's FIDE rating?
Volker Melde is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Volker Melde played?
Our database contains 215 games by Volker Melde, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 51 draws, 81 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Melde?
215 games by Volker Melde 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.