Prepare against Frantisek Merva
Slovakia · World #35,019 classical · FIDE ID 14908085
Our database contains 277 games by Frantisek Merva, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frantisek Merva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frantisek Merva 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 | 1,959 | 2,121 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,073 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 2,037 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 126 | 65 | 86 | 45.5% |
| As White | 129 | 66 | 23 | 40 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 148 | 60 | 42 | 46 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frantisek Merva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frantisek Merva's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 105 | 81.4% | 61.4% |
| e4 | 21 | 16.3% | 54.8% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Merva usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Merva usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Merva usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Merva usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Merva usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Merva usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 35.4% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 27 | 34.2% | 51.9% |
| c6 | 10 | 12.7% | 80.0% |
| b6 | 9 | 11.4% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 72.7% | 54.7% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 20.5% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Frantisek Merva's chess games
All 277 games by Frantisek Merva in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 126 wins, 65 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Stefan Cechovic | 2,155 | chT3A2-SVK 1415 | E00 |
| Mar 2014 | Erik Oprea | 2,130 | chT2A-SVK 1314 | A46 |
| Nov 2007 | Tibor Barczi | 2,113 | chT2B-SVK 0708 | D03 |
| Jun 2002 | Imrich Jurcisin | 2,112 | chB-SVK Open | D03 |
| Jan 2018 | Lukas Bango | 2,111 | chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 2,066 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 2,083 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 2,190 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 2,149 |
| chT2A-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,000 |
| chT2A-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,038 |
| chT-SVK 2A 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 7 | 2,123 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,008 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frantisek Merva's chess games?
277 games by Frantisek Merva, from Jul 2004 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 Frantisek Merva has played.
What does Frantisek Merva play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Frantisek Merva opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frantisek Merva answers 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Frantisek Merva play as White?
As White, Frantisek Merva's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frantisek Merva play as Black?
As Black, Frantisek Merva most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Owen Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Frantisek Merva's FIDE rating?
Frantisek Merva is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Frantisek Merva played?
Our database contains 277 games by Frantisek Merva, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 65 draws, 86 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frantisek Merva?
277 games by Frantisek Merva 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.