Prepare against Emils Janis Mierins
LVA · World #5,873 classical · FIDE ID 11616830
When preparing against Emils Janis Mierins, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 330 games by Emils Janis Mierins, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emils Janis Mierins's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emils Janis Mierins 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 | 2,251 | 2,258 | Dec 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,266 | 2,266 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,232 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 330 | 104 | 74 | 152 | 31.5% |
| As White | 162 | 56 | 44 | 62 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 168 | 48 | 30 | 90 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emils Janis Mierins's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emils Janis Mierins's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 139 | 85.8% | 46.8% |
| d4 | 11 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 4.9% | 56.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Mierins usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Mierins usually continues Nf3 (44.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mierins usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Mierins usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Mierins usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 65.4% | 41.5% |
| c6 | 27 | 33.3% | 29.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Emils Janis Mierins's chess games
All 330 games by Emils Janis Mierins in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 104 wins, 74 draws, 152 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 34 | 10/12/12 | 29.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 31 | 10/6/15 | 32.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| E06 | Catalan | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Toms Kantans | 2,500 | Parnu Keres Memorial Open | B45 |
| Apr 2026 | Sanjin Culum | 2,460 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | B27 |
| Jan 2023 | Tarvo Seeman | 2,408 | Keres Memorial Rapid 32nd | E60 |
| Nov 2023 | Stefan Tadic | 2,407 | Wch U18 | A70 |
| Dec 2024 | Nikola Kanov | 2,400 | Riga Christmas IM | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kragero Open | 2024 | 18 | 8 | 2,255 |
| Gipslis Memorial Blitz | 2021 | 17 | 8 | 1,933 |
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2023 | 16 | 7 | 2,168 |
| Mikhail Tal Blitz | 2020 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,759 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,304 |
| Wch U18 Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,932 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,670 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emils Janis Mierins's chess games?
330 games by Emils Janis Mierins, from Jun 2017 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 Emils Janis Mierins has played.
What does Emils Janis Mierins play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Emils Janis Mierins opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emils Janis Mierins answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Emils Janis Mierins play as White?
As White, Emils Janis Mierins's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 29.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emils Janis Mierins play as Black?
As Black, Emils Janis Mierins most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Emils Janis Mierins's FIDE rating?
Emils Janis Mierins is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,266 in rapid and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Emils Janis Mierins played?
Our database contains 330 games by Emils Janis Mierins, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 74 draws, 152 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emils Janis Mierins?
330 games by Emils Janis Mierins 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.