Prepare against Franz Meier
CHE · World #53,378 classical · FIDE ID 1303953
Our database contains 31 games by Franz Meier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz Meier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz Meier 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 | 1,880 | 2,092 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 22.6% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Meier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Meier's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.3% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Meier usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Meier usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Meier usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Franz Meier's chess games
All 31 games by Franz Meier 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: 7 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Juerg Ditzler | 2,151 | 8th Basel Hilton Open | B06 |
| Jan 2006 | Rene Deubelbeiss | 2,117 | 8th Basel Hilton Open | A23 |
| Nov 2016 | Ladislav Molnar | 1,738 | 26th Wch Seniors 50 | C55 |
| Nov 2016 | Jan Svec | 1,717 | 26th Wch Seniors 50 | B09 |
| Dec 2011 | Martin Lachat | 1,712 | 35th Zuerich Open B | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,759 |
| 8th Basel Hilton Open | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,082 |
| 13th Basel Hilton Open | 2011 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,852 |
| 52nd Biel ATO Open | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,783 |
| 9th Basel Hilton Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,967 |
| 35th Zuerich Open B | 2011 | 1 | 1 | 2,112 |
| Basel Special Open | 2021 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,557 |
| Basel Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 2,213 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Meier's chess games?
31 games by Franz Meier, 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 Franz Meier has played.
What does Franz Meier play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Franz Meier opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Meier answers 1...Nc6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Franz Meier play as White?
As White, Franz Meier's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Meier play as Black?
As Black, Franz Meier most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Franz Meier's FIDE rating?
Franz Meier is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Franz Meier played?
Our database contains 31 games by Franz Meier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Meier?
31 games by Franz Meier 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.