Prepare against Alexander Meier
Austria · World #5,238 classical · FIDE ID 1617214
Our database contains 171 games by Alexander Meier, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Meier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Meier 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 | 2,267 | 2,267 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,243 | 2,243 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,241 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 55 | 56 | 60 | 32.2% |
| As White | 88 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 83 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Meier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Meier's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 93.2% | 48.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Meier usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Meier usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Meier usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Meier usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 34.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 20.0% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 53.8% | 67.9% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 38.5% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Alexander Meier's chess games
All 171 games by Alexander Meier in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 55 wins, 56 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Artem Smirnov | 2,441 | Schwarzach Open A | A41 |
| Jan 2017 | Roland Knechtel | 2,266 | chT2W-AUT 1617 | B23 |
| Dec 2015 | Lanita Stetsko | 2,257 | 26th Krakow Open A | C54 |
| Sep 2006 | Bruno Steiner | 2,253 | ch-AUT qual | B53 |
| Sep 2006 | Peter Roth | 2,249 | ch-AUT qual | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,098 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2006 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,052 |
| chT2W-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,220 |
| ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,219 |
| ch-AUT | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,960 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,291 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,102 |
| Schwarzach Open A | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,328 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Meier's chess games?
171 games by Alexander Meier, from Jan 2005 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 Alexander Meier has played.
What does Alexander Meier play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Alexander Meier opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Meier answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (34% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexander Meier play as White?
As White, Alexander Meier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Meier play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Meier most often plays: Modern Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Rat Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Alexander Meier's FIDE rating?
Alexander Meier is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess, 2,243 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alexander Meier played?
Our database contains 171 games by Alexander Meier, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 56 draws, 60 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Meier?
171 games by Alexander Meier 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.