Prepare against Fridolin Mertens
DEU · World #14,486 classical · FIDE ID 24671940
Our database contains 305 games by Fridolin Mertens, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fridolin Mertens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fridolin Mertens 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 | 2,111 | 2,161 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,184 | 2,184 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 305 | 102 | 86 | 117 | 33.4% |
| As White | 155 | 53 | 42 | 60 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 150 | 49 | 44 | 57 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fridolin Mertens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fridolin Mertens's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 149 | 96.1% | 48.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Mertens usually continues Nf3 (34.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Mertens usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Mertens usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Mertens usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Mertens usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Mertens usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 84.1% | 56.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 51.1% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 31.9% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 14.9% | 35.7% |
Fridolin Mertens's chess games
All 305 games by Fridolin Mertens in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 102 wins, 86 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 20 | 3/2/15 | 15.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 17/6/11 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Alexander Lagunow | 2,434 | 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B38 |
| Aug 2019 | Ilja Rosmann | 2,323 | 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B80 |
| Feb 2021 | Fyodor Myshakov | 2,292 | World Corporate East D | D26 |
| Jul 2022 | Lukas Schulz | 2,286 | BL2-Ost 2122 | B90 |
| Dec 2019 | Michael Kuraszkiewicz | 2,268 | Oberliga Ost-A 1920 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2004 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,342 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 1,388 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,120 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1920 | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,169 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fridolin Mertens's chess games?
305 games by Fridolin Mertens, from Oct 2007 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 Fridolin Mertens has played.
What does Fridolin Mertens play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Fridolin Mertens opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fridolin Mertens answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Fridolin Mertens play as White?
As White, Fridolin Mertens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fridolin Mertens play as Black?
As Black, Fridolin Mertens most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Fridolin Mertens's FIDE rating?
Fridolin Mertens is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess and 2,184 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Fridolin Mertens played?
Our database contains 305 games by Fridolin Mertens, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 86 draws, 117 losses (33.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fridolin Mertens?
305 games by Fridolin Mertens 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.