Prepare against Falko Meyer
FM · DEU · World #7,181 classical · FIDE ID 4623738
Our database contains 420 games by Falko Meyer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Falko Meyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Falko 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 | 2,221 | 2,370 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,148 | 2,210 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,259 | 2,348 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 420 | 117 | 156 | 146 | 27.9% |
| As White | 210 | 65 | 83 | 62 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 210 | 52 | 73 | 84 | 24.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Falko Meyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Falko Meyer's side.
First moves as White (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 54.3% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 65 | 31.0% | 37.7% |
| c4 | 25 | 11.9% | 46.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.4% | 80.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Meyer usually continues d3 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Meyer usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 37.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Nc3 (38.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 46 | 53.5% | 46.7% |
| c5 | 21 | 24.4% | 47.6% |
| d6 | 7 | 8.1% | 71.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.8% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 47.2% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 22 | 24.7% | 31.8% |
| c6 | 16 | 18.0% | 18.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Falko Meyer's chess games
All 420 games by Falko Meyer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 117 wins, 156 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 32 | 7/9/16 | 21.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 30 | 10/16/4 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 37 | 3/15/19 | 8.1% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 1/3/2 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Kaido Kulaots | 2,562 | ch-EU blitz | B11 |
| Aug 2022 | Ilja Schneider | 2,525 | ch-GER blitz | D00 |
| Oct 2005 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,485 | Hamburg Junge Open | D53 |
| Oct 2011 | Lajos Seres | 2,461 | BL2-Nord 1112 | A29 |
| Apr 2016 | Oleg Boguslawski | 2,454 | Bundesliga 2015-16 | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER blitz | 2022 | 29 | 9.5 | 2,225 |
| ch-Hamburg | 1997 | 27 | 15 | 2,326 |
| ch-Hamburg int | 2004 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,254 |
| 3rd River Plate FMDA ITT | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,308 |
| Gausdal Classics IM 2nd | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,406 |
| Bundesliga 2012-13 | 2013 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,303 |
| ch-Hamburg A U18 | 1993 | 11 | 8 | 2,376 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,451 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Falko Meyer's chess games?
420 games by Falko Meyer, from Apr 2003 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 Falko Meyer has played.
What does Falko Meyer play on the first move as White?
Across 210 games with White in our database, Falko Meyer opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Falko Meyer answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games).
What openings does Falko Meyer play as White?
As White, Falko Meyer's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (32 games, 21.9% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 8.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 210 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Falko Meyer play as Black?
As Black, Falko Meyer most often plays: Slav Defense (37 games, 8.1% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Falko Meyer's FIDE rating?
Falko Meyer is currently rated 2,221 in classical chess, 2,148 in rapid and 2,259 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,370 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Falko Meyer played?
Our database contains 420 games by Falko Meyer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 156 draws, 146 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Falko Meyer?
420 games by Falko 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.