Prepare against Eric Meyer
France · World #75,818 classical · FIDE ID 20690568
When preparing against Eric Meyer, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 33 games by Eric Meyer, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Meyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric 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 | 1,803 | 1,851 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,818 | 1,818 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 27.3% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Meyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Meyer's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Meyer usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 22.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Eric Meyer's chess games
All 33 games by Eric Meyer in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Patrik Gransmark | 1,798 | 17th IBCA Chess Olympiad | A41 |
| Jul 2022 | Marjan Stimec | 1,787 | 9th chT-IBCA World blind | D37 |
| Apr 2018 | Alisa Semenova | 1,687 | chTB2b-Mittelfranken 1718 | B23 |
| Apr 2023 | Kresimir Kljaic | 1,520 | chT-IBCA EU Blind 3rd | A45 |
| Jul 2014 | Christopher Boyd | 1,367 | 22nd Saint Affrique Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th chT-IBCA World blind | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,650 |
| 22nd Saint Affrique Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,582 |
| 11th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,592 |
| chT-IBCA EU Blind 3rd | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,655 |
| 17th IBCA Chess Olympiad | 2025 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,964 |
| chTB2b-Mittelfranken 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,762 |
| 16th Fontenay le Comte Pohu Cup | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,689 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Meyer's chess games?
33 games by Eric Meyer, from May 2011 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 Eric Meyer has played.
What does Eric Meyer play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Eric Meyer opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Meyer answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Eric Meyer play as White?
As White, Eric Meyer's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Meyer play as Black?
As Black, Eric Meyer most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Eric Meyer's FIDE rating?
Eric Meyer is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,818 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Eric Meyer played?
Our database contains 33 games by Eric Meyer, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Meyer?
33 games by Eric 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.