Prepare against Gerhard Meiwald
DEU · World #37,019 classical · FIDE ID 4645740
Our database contains 153 games by Gerhard Meiwald, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Meiwald's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard Meiwald 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 | 1,949 | 2,055 | Jan 2010 |
| Blitz | 1,946 | 1,976 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 43 | 83 | 27 | 28.1% |
| As White | 82 | 27 | 42 | 13 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 71 | 16 | 41 | 14 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Meiwald's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Meiwald's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 85.4% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 13.4% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Meiwald usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Meiwald usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Meiwald usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Meiwald usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Meiwald usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Meiwald usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 48.5% | 40.6% |
| c5 | 11 | 33.3% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Gerhard Meiwald's chess games
All 153 games by Gerhard Meiwald in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 43 wins, 83 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 29 | 9/14/6 | 31.0% |
| D02 | London System | 20 | 8/11/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Anton Csulits | 2,152 | 19th chT-GER Seniors | D02 |
| Sep 2008 | Manfred Mueller | 2,116 | 17th chT-GER Seniors | B57 |
| Feb 2010 | Kenneth Wiman | 1,993 | 12th chT-EU Seniors | A39 |
| Sep 2007 | Dorit Gehrmann | 1,958 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | D02 |
| Jan 2009 | Dieter Jauch | 1,935 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors 62nd | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,782 |
| 21st ch-Hamburg Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,809 |
| 14th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,844 |
| 13th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,837 |
| 63rd ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,899 |
| 20th ch-GER Seniors A | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,945 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,932 |
| 19th ch-GER Seniors Gp A | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Meiwald's chess games?
153 games by Gerhard Meiwald, from Jan 2008 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 Gerhard Meiwald has played.
What does Gerhard Meiwald play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Gerhard Meiwald opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Meiwald answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Meiwald play as White?
As White, Gerhard Meiwald's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate); London System (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Meiwald play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Meiwald most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Gerhard Meiwald's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Meiwald is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess and 1,946 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Gerhard Meiwald played?
Our database contains 153 games by Gerhard Meiwald, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 83 draws, 27 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Meiwald?
153 games by Gerhard Meiwald 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.