Prepare against Gerlef Meins
IM · DEU · World #1,968 classical · FIDE ID 4620895
Our database contains 971 games by Gerlef Meins, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerlef Meins's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerlef Meins 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 | 2,385 | 2,505 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,388 | 2,418 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,316 | 2,414 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 971 | 373 | 422 | 176 | 38.4% |
| As White | 482 | 211 | 202 | 69 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 489 | 162 | 220 | 107 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerlef Meins's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerlef Meins's side.
First moves as White (481 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 396 | 82.3% | 65.5% |
| Nf3 | 79 | 16.4% | 60.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.2% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Meins usually continues c4 (63.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Meins usually continues c4 (72.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Meins usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 60.8% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Meins usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Meins usually continues c4 (71.2% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Meins usually continues e4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 213 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 81 | 56.6% | 51.9% |
| Nf6 | 50 | 35.0% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 7.0% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Gerlef Meins's chess games
All 971 games by Gerlef Meins in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 373 wins, 422 draws, 176 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 85 | 40/29/16 | 47.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 46 | 21/21/4 | 45.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 41 | 24/11/6 | 58.5% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 32 | 14/15/3 | 43.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 15/12/3 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 10/10/5 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 25 | 8/13/4 | 32.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 22 | 8/11/3 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/10/3 | 40.9% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 10/9/2 | 47.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 122 | 44/48/30 | 36.1% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 45 | 13/23/9 | 28.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 39 | 7/22/10 | 17.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 10/13/7 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 23 | 6/10/7 | 26.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 6/13/4 | 26.1% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 5/10/3 | 27.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Vincent Keymer | 2,667 | GER-CupT 2122 Round2 | B38 |
| Aug 2002 | Krishnan Sasikiran | 2,650 | Mainz Ordix Open | D25 |
| Jan 1996 | Ilia Smirin | 2,625 | Koop Tjuchem Open | E73 |
| Mar 1998 | Friso Nijboer | 2,605 | Bundesliga 1997-98 | B66 |
| Jul 2018 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,599 | 51st Biel MTO Open | B37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen Open | 1998 | 23 | 13 | 2,484 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 21 | 17 | 2,447 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2004 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,508 |
| Bundesliga 1997-98 | 1998 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,493 |
| Bundesliga 1999-00 | 2000 | 15 | 9 | 2,489 |
| Bundesliga 1995-96 | 1996 | 15 | 8 | 2,423 |
| Bundesliga 1996-97 | 1997 | 15 | 6 | 2,360 |
| Bundesliga 1998-99 | 1999 | 15 | 6 | 2,383 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerlef Meins's chess games?
971 games by Gerlef Meins, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Gerlef Meins has played.
What does Gerlef Meins play on the first move as White?
Across 481 games with White in our database, Gerlef Meins opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerlef Meins answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Gerlef Meins play as White?
As White, Gerlef Meins's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (85 games, 47.1% win rate); Slav Defense (46 games, 45.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (41 games, 58.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 482 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerlef Meins play as Black?
As Black, Gerlef Meins most often plays: Sicilian (122 games, 36.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (45 games, 28.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (39 games, 17.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 489 games.
What is Gerlef Meins's FIDE rating?
Gerlef Meins is currently rated 2,385 in classical chess, 2,388 in rapid and 2,316 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,505 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Gerlef Meins played?
Our database contains 971 games by Gerlef Meins, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 373 wins, 422 draws, 176 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerlef Meins?
971 games by Gerlef Meins 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.