Nana Dzagnidze vs Salome Melia
GM Nana Dzagnidze (2467) · IM Salome Melia (2284)
Nana Dzagnidze and Salome Melia have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2001 and the most recent in Nov 2021. Dzagnidze leads 11 wins to 4, with 11 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Dzagnidze | Draws | Melia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dzagnidze with White | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Melia with White | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Dzagnidze | Draws | Melia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 19 | 6 | 11 | 2 |
| Blitz | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Dzagnidze | Draws | Melia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Salome Melia | Nana Dzagnidze | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Nana Dzagnidze | Salome Melia | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Sep 2021 | Salome Melia | Nana Dzagnidze | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Tbilisi Gaprindashvili Cup w |
| Sep 2021 | Salome Melia | Nana Dzagnidze | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Tbilisi Chiburdanidze Cup w |
| Sep 2019 | Nana Dzagnidze | Salome Melia | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Vani Khurtsidze Memorial |
| Sep 2018 | Nana Dzagnidze | Salome Melia | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Olympiad Women-43 |
| Jul 2014 | Nana Dzagnidze | Salome Melia | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 15th ch-EU w |
| Jul 2013 | Salome Melia | Nana Dzagnidze | 1-0 | Sicilian | 14th ch-EU w |
| Jun 2012 | Nana Dzagnidze | Salome Melia | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Jul 2011 | Nana Dzagnidze | Salome Melia | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | chT-TUR |
| Jan 2010 | Nana Dzagnidze | Salome Melia | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-GEO w |
| Mar 2009 | Nana Dzagnidze | Salome Melia | 0-1 | London System | 10th ch-EU w |
| Sep 2008 | Nana Dzagnidze | Salome Melia | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-ROM w |
| Mar 2008 | Salome Melia | Nana Dzagnidze | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-GEO w 65th playoff blitz |
| Mar 2008 | Nana Dzagnidze | Salome Melia | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-GEO 65th playoff rap w |
| Mar 2008 | Salome Melia | Nana Dzagnidze | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-GEO 65th playoff rap w |
| Mar 2008 | Nana Dzagnidze | Salome Melia | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-GEO w 65th playoff blitz |
| Mar 2008 | Nana Dzagnidze | Salome Melia | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-GEO 65th w |
| Mar 2007 | Salome Melia | Nana Dzagnidze | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-GEO w 64th |
| Nov 2005 | Salome Melia | Nana Dzagnidze | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch U20 Girls |
| May 2005 | Salome Melia | Nana Dzagnidze | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 62nd GEO-ch w |
| Dec 2004 | Nana Dzagnidze | Salome Melia | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 1st Tbilisi Chiburdanidze Cup |
| Jul 2002 | Salome Melia | Nana Dzagnidze | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | EU-ch U20 Girls |
| Apr 2002 | Salome Melia | Nana Dzagnidze | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-GEO w 59th |
| Mar 2002 | Salome Melia | Nana Dzagnidze | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-GEO U20 Girls |
| Feb 2001 | Nana Dzagnidze | Salome Melia | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-GEO U18 Girls |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nana Dzagnidze and Salome Melia?
In 26 recorded games, Nana Dzagnidze has 11 wins, Salome Melia has 4 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Nana Dzagnidze and Salome Melia played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from Feb 2001 to Nov 2021.
What openings do Nana Dzagnidze and Salome Melia play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Taimanov (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.