Prepare against Henri Meyer
France · World #24,479 classical · FIDE ID 20605838
When preparing against Henri Meyer, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (80%).
Our database contains 34 games by Henri Meyer, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henri Meyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henri Meyer 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 | 2,022 | 2,064 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,054 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 1,986 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 47.1% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henri Meyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henri Meyer's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 94.4% | 67.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Meyer usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Meyer usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Meyer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Henri Meyer's chess games
All 34 games by Henri Meyer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Viktoriya Schweitzer | 2,185 | chT-Luxembourg 1112 | A53 |
| May 2010 | Mekki Samraoui | 2,126 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open A | A03 |
| Mar 2012 | Douglas Sailer | 2,120 | chT-Luxembourg 1112 | A53 |
| May 2010 | Thijmen Smith | 2,091 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open A | D82 |
| Mar 2013 | Frank Scherer | 2,090 | chT-Luxembourg 1213 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,086 |
| World Corporate East A | 2021 | 6 | 5 | 2,021 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1112 | 2012 | 5 | 4 | 2,332 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1213 | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 2,141 |
| ch-FRA Veterans | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 1,963 |
| 25th EU-Cup | 2009 | 3 | 2 | 2,209 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1314 | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 2,112 |
| chT-LUX 2016/17 | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,624 |
Interactive opening tree from all 34 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henri Meyer's chess games?
34 games by Henri Meyer, from Jul 2009 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 Henri Meyer has played.
What does Henri Meyer play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Henri Meyer opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henri Meyer answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Henri Meyer play as White?
As White, Henri Meyer's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henri Meyer play as Black?
As Black, Henri Meyer most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Henri Meyer's FIDE rating?
Henri Meyer is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (May 2014).
How many games has Henri Meyer played?
Our database contains 34 games by Henri Meyer, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 9 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henri Meyer?
34 games by Henri Meyer 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.