Marcel Winkels vs Evgeny V. Melikhov
CM Marcel Winkels (1883) · FM Evgeny V. Melikhov (2139)
Marcel Winkels and Evgeny V. Melikhov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2022 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Winkels leads 2 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (93% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Winkels | Draws | Melikhov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winkels with White | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Melikhov with White | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Winkels | Draws | Melikhov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Winkels | Draws | Melikhov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Evgeny V. Melikhov | Marcel Winkels | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Marcel Winkels | Evgeny V. Melikhov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Marcel Winkels | Evgeny V. Melikhov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Marcel Winkels | Evgeny V. Melikhov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Evgeny V. Melikhov | Marcel Winkels | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Evgeny V. Melikhov | Marcel Winkels | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Marcel Winkels | Evgeny V. Melikhov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Evgeny V. Melikhov | Marcel Winkels | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Marcel Winkels | Evgeny V. Melikhov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Marcel Winkels | Evgeny V. Melikhov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Evgeny V. Melikhov | Marcel Winkels | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Evgeny V. Melikhov | Marcel Winkels | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Marcel Winkels | Evgeny V. Melikhov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Marcel Winkels | Evgeny V. Melikhov | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Marcel Winkels and Evgeny V. Melikhov?
In 14 recorded games, Marcel Winkels has 2 wins, Evgeny V. Melikhov has 11 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Marcel Winkels and Evgeny V. Melikhov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Apr 2022 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Marcel Winkels and Evgeny V. Melikhov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.