Prepare against David Mertens
Luxembourg · World #77,334 classical · FIDE ID 4001427
When preparing against David Mertens, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 58 games by David Mertens, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Mertens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Mertens 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 | 1,798 | 1,951 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,868 | 1,924 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 7 | 25 | 26 | 12.1% |
| As White | 28 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 17.9% |
| As Black | 30 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 6.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Mertens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Mertens's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 50.0% | 32.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 21.4% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 32.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mertens usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Mertens usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (21% of these games) — Mertens usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Mertens usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mertens usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Mertens usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 25.0% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
David Mertens's chess games
All 58 games by David Mertens in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 7 wins, 25 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Ondrej Vinklarek | 2,062 | Pardubice Open E | B08 |
| Oct 2016 | Roland Schilpp | 2,050 | chT-LUX 2016/17 | C44 |
| Mar 2015 | Umberto Cerasi | 2,003 | chT-Luxembourg 1415 | A85 |
| Nov 2014 | Luc Beck | 1,725 | chT-Luxembourg 1415 | E94 |
| Apr 2012 | Driton Hasani | 1,708 | chT-Luxembourg 1112 | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Luxembourg 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 1,917 |
| chT-LUX 2016/17 | 2017 | 10 | 2 | 1,830 |
| ch-LUX AB | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,685 |
| ch-Luxembourg | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 1,631 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2 | 1,833 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1112 | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,982 |
| ch-LUX U18 | 2000 | 4 | 2 | 1,549 |
| Pardubice Open E | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Mertens's chess games?
58 games by David Mertens, from Jul 2006 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 David Mertens has played.
What does David Mertens play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, David Mertens opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Mertens answers 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does David Mertens play as White?
As White, David Mertens's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Mertens play as Black?
As Black, David Mertens most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is David Mertens's FIDE rating?
David Mertens is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,868 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Oct 2006).
How many games has David Mertens played?
Our database contains 58 games by David Mertens, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 25 draws, 26 losses (12.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Mertens?
58 games by David Mertens 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.