Prepare against Jan Meier
DEU · World #11,177 classical · FIDE ID 4684974
Our database contains 67 games by Jan Meier, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Meier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan 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 | 2,152 | 2,190 | Jul 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,176 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 37.3% |
| As White | 42 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Meier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Meier's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 100.0% | 56.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Meier usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Meier usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Meier usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Jan Meier's chess games
All 67 games by Jan Meier 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: 25 wins, 24 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D49 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Boris Khanukov | 2,339 | 9th Werther Schloss Open A | D36 |
| Jul 2026 | Lammers,M | 2,284 | 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | — |
| Dec 2005 | Dirk Schuh | 2,270 | Oberliga NRW 0506 | B07 |
| Mar 2004 | Anke Lutz | 2,223 | NRW Class2 0304 | B42 |
| Apr 2003 | Boris Brosig | 2,202 | 9th Werther Schloss Open A | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,043 |
| 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,310 |
| Oberliga NRW 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 2,232 |
| NRW Class2 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
| NRW Class1 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 5 | 2,182 |
| ch-OWL | 2006 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,214 |
| NRW Class1 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 2 | 2,065 |
| Oberliga NRW 0708 | 2008 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Meier's chess games?
67 games by Jan Meier, 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 Jan Meier has played.
What does Jan Meier play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Jan Meier opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Meier answers 1...c5 (93% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Jan Meier play as White?
As White, Jan Meier's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Meier play as Black?
As Black, Jan Meier most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Jan Meier's FIDE rating?
Jan Meier is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Jan Meier played?
Our database contains 67 games by Jan Meier, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 24 draws, 18 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Meier?
67 games by Jan 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.