Prepare against David Merei
Austria · World #22,698 classical · FIDE ID 784710
Our database contains 38 games by David Merei, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Merei's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Merei 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 | 2,035 | 2,045 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,014 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 1,989 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 10 | 6 | 22 | 26.3% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Merei's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Merei's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 59.1% | 30.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 30.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Merei usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Merei usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Merei usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Merei usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Merei usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Merei usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
David Merei's chess games
All 38 games by David Merei in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Aug 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Benjamin Kienboeck | 2,215 | ch-AUT | E43 |
| Mar 2019 | Gregor Kleiser | 2,192 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1819 | B41 |
| Aug 2024 | Emilia Deak-Sala | 2,052 | ch-AUT | E94 |
| Aug 2024 | Chenshan Wu | 2,044 | ch-AUT | A67 |
| Jul 2023 | Heimo Toefferl | 1,995 | 42nd St Veit Open | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,065 |
| Vienna Advent Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,001 |
| 42nd St Veit Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,036 |
| Vienna Ottakring 100 Years | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,871 |
| 41st St Veit Open | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,858 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1819 | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2,096 |
| Schach im Turm | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,740 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1920 | 2020 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,943 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Merei's chess games?
38 games by David Merei, from Jun 2015 to Aug 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 David Merei has played.
What does David Merei play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, David Merei opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Merei answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does David Merei play as White?
As White, David Merei's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Merei play as Black?
As Black, David Merei most often plays: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is David Merei's FIDE rating?
David Merei is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Apr 2026).
How many games has David Merei played?
Our database contains 38 games by David Merei, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Merei?
38 games by David Merei 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.