Alisa Melekhina (born June 26, 1991) is one of the top female chess players in the United States,[citation needed] a classically trained ballerina, and an alumna of the University of Pennsylvania Law School and Drexel University.

[18] Her instructional videos include topics on the c3 Sicilian, Advanced French, King's Indian Defense, Fighting in the Endgame, Power of the Double Rooks, and Defeating Drawish Players.

[19] Before beginning law school, she co-authored a journal article on whether chess games can be copyrighted.

[20] Melekhina was featured on the cover of the April 2015 edition of Chess Life magazine, authoring an article on "Career Crossroads.

"[21] Melekhina graduated from Drexel University with a bachelor's degree in Philosophy in only two years at age 19.