Prepare against Dmitrii Merts
Russia · World #52,107 classical · FIDE ID 44183836
When preparing against Dmitrii Merts, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Dmitrii Merts, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dmitrii Merts's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitrii Merts 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 | 2,025 | 2,154 | Nov 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 2,036 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,128 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 38.2% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitrii Merts's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitrii Merts's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 34.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Merts usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Merts usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Merts usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 65.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Dmitrii Merts's chess games
All 34 games by Dmitrii Merts in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Miroslav Krupa | 1,808 | 26th ch-EU U10 | B43 |
| Jan 2018 | Wei,Boyang | 1,687 | Harbin U20 Open | E05 |
| Jan 2018 | Miaoyi Lu | 1,545 | Harbin U20 Open | B11 |
| Jan 2018 | Jiaqi Zhang | 1,475 | Harbin U20 Open | B76 |
| Jan 2017 | Jingyu Wang | 1,419 | Harbin U20 Open | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbin U20 Open | 2018 | 18 | 9 | 1,721 |
| 26th ch-EU U10 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,710 |
| Da Qing U20 Open A | 2019 | 7 | 1 | 1,741 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitrii Merts's chess games?
34 games by Dmitrii Merts, from Jun 2015 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 Dmitrii Merts has played.
What does Dmitrii Merts play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Dmitrii Merts opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitrii Merts answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Dmitrii Merts play as White?
As White, Dmitrii Merts's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitrii Merts play as Black?
As Black, Dmitrii Merts most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Dmitrii Merts's FIDE rating?
Dmitrii Merts is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Nov 2020).
How many games has Dmitrii Merts played?
Our database contains 34 games by Dmitrii Merts, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitrii Merts?
34 games by Dmitrii Merts 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.