Prepare against Henry Meyer
DEU · World #27,063 classical · FIDE ID 34645802
When preparing against Henry Meyer, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Henry Meyer, covering Aug 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Henry Meyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henry 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 | 2,005 | 2,019 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,884 | 1,884 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 35.5% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 31.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 194 rated games against 187 different opponents, across 35 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 182 | 64 | 69 | 49 | 35.2% | 1,844 | 1,847 | 19 |
| Rapid | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 44.4% | 1,922 | 1,922 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | 1,735 | 2,135 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 98 | 17 | 48 | 33 | 17.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 48 | 25 | 15 | 8 | 52.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 36 | 10 | 19 | 7 | 1,992 | 2,015 |
| 2025 | 66 | 21 | 25 | 20 | 1,890 | 1,870 |
| 2024 | 50 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 1,746 | 1,736 |
| 2023 | 40 | 21 | 7 | 12 | 1,593 | 1,734 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1,465 | 1,865 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,184 | 1,784 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henry Meyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henry Meyer's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Meyer usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Meyer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Qd3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Meyer usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Meyer usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Meyer usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Henry Meyer's chess games
All 31 games by Henry Meyer in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Arushi Severin Helen D Silva | 2,109 | 43. Münsterland Open / 34. Challengers 2026 - A-Open | D02 |
| May 2026 | Justus Fellberg | 1,902 | ODJM A | A80 |
| May 2026 | Anton Pflug | 1,886 | ODJM A | B76 |
| May 2024 | Lorenz Fischer | 1,714 | ch-GER U25 Open B | D02 |
| May 2024 | Johann Rabus | 1,597 | ch-GER U25 Open B | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,709 |
| ODJM A | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,931 |
| ch-GER U25-C | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,309 |
| 43. Münsterland Open / 34. Challengers 2026 - A-Open | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,096 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,505 |
| 51st Sparkassen Open B | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,475 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henry Meyer's chess games?
31 games by Henry Meyer, from Aug 2023 to Oct 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 Henry Meyer has played.
What does Henry Meyer play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Henry Meyer opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henry Meyer answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Henry Meyer play as White?
As White, Henry Meyer's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henry Meyer play as Black?
As Black, Henry Meyer most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Henry Meyer's FIDE rating?
Henry Meyer is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess and 1,884 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Henry Meyer played?
Our database contains 31 games by Henry Meyer, covering Aug 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henry Meyer?
31 games by Henry 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.