Prepare against Gerd Meier
DEU · World #72,876 classical · FIDE ID 4682971
When preparing against Gerd Meier, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%).
Our database contains 159 games by Gerd Meier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerd Meier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerd 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 | 1,812 | 2,113 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 22 | 48 | 89 | 13.8% |
| As White | 75 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 12.0% |
| As Black | 84 | 13 | 15 | 56 | 15.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerd Meier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerd Meier's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 80.0% | 35.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 12.0% | 27.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Meier usually continues Nf3 (28.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Meier usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Meier usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Meier usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Meier usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Meier usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 68.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 20.0% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 96.4% | 20.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Gerd Meier's chess games
All 159 games by Gerd 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: 22 wins, 48 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 14 | 0/8/6 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Stephan Bardel | 2,288 | 8th Chambery Open | E14 |
| Apr 2003 | Aljoscha Feuerstack | 2,134 | GER-ch U18 fin | C00 |
| Apr 2017 | Loftur Baldvinsson | 1,971 | Reykjavik Open | B24 |
| Jan 2018 | Lena Wisheckel | 1,909 | Regionalliga Nord-West 1718 | B07 |
| Jan 1998 | Bernd3 Schneider | 1,873 | Landesliga Nord 9798 | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 59 | 22 | 1,731 |
| Landesliga Nord 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,762 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 1 | 1,891 |
| Regionalliga NW 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,819 |
| Regionalliga NW 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,604 |
| Landesliga Nord 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,828 |
| Regionalliga Nord-West 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,795 |
| Regionalliga NW 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,811 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerd Meier's chess games?
159 games by Gerd 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 Gerd Meier has played.
What does Gerd Meier play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Gerd Meier opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerd Meier answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Gerd Meier play as White?
As White, Gerd Meier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerd Meier play as Black?
As Black, Gerd Meier most often plays: Budapest Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Gerd Meier's FIDE rating?
Gerd Meier is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Gerd Meier played?
Our database contains 159 games by Gerd Meier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 48 draws, 89 losses (13.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerd Meier?
159 games by Gerd 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.