Prepare against Bernhard Meyer
CHE · World #14,069 classical · FIDE ID 1304763
When preparing against Bernhard Meyer, expect 1.Nf3 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 47.4% over 19 games.
Our database contains 125 games by Bernhard Meyer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernhard Meyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernhard Meyer 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 | 2,115 | 2,247 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 47 | 23 | 55 | 37.6% |
| As White | 58 | 29 | 10 | 19 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 67 | 18 | 13 | 36 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernhard Meyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernhard Meyer's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 39 | 67.2% | 60.3% |
| g3 | 9 | 15.5% | 72.2% |
| e4 | 5 | 8.6% | 20.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.2% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 67% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Meyer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Meyer usually continues b3 (77.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Meyer usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- 1.g3 — 16% of White games, 72.2% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 43.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 14 | 37.8% | 39.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 13.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 11.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Bernhard Meyer's chess games
All 125 games by Bernhard Meyer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 47 wins, 23 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Arno Zude | 2,470 | 34th Zuerich Open A | A07 |
| Jan 1999 | Peter Horvath | 2,425 | Basel Hilton Open 01st | D02 |
| Jul 2000 | Werner Ziltener | 2,414 | Biel MTO Open | A11 |
| Aug 2000 | Aleksandr V. Elfert | 2,412 | Biel MTO Open | C55 |
| Apr 2011 | P. Lee | 2,390 | Lenk Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biel MTO Open | 2002 | 26 | 12 | 2,285 |
| Bern Ambassador Open | 2000 | 15 | 8 | 2,209 |
| Bern Open | 1977 | 9 | 2 | 2,137 |
| 3rd Rapperswil Jona Open | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,210 |
| Thun Open | 2008 | 7 | 5 | 2,268 |
| chT-DEN 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,219 |
| 13th Basel Hilton Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2,237 |
| Lenk Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernhard Meyer's chess games?
125 games by Bernhard Meyer, from Apr 2003 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 Bernhard Meyer has played.
What does Bernhard Meyer play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Bernhard Meyer opens with 1.Nf3 (67% of games), 1.g3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernhard Meyer answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Bernhard Meyer play as White?
As White, Bernhard Meyer's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernhard Meyer play as Black?
As Black, Bernhard Meyer most often plays: Philidor (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Bernhard Meyer's FIDE rating?
Bernhard Meyer is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Bernhard Meyer played?
Our database contains 125 games by Bernhard Meyer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 23 draws, 55 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernhard Meyer?
125 games by Bernhard Meyer 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.