Prepare against Johannes von Mettenheim
DEU · World #2,828 classical · FIDE ID 16244818
Our database contains 424 games by Johannes von Mettenheim, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Johannes von Mettenheim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes von Mettenheim 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 | 2,345 | 2,414 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,272 | 2,272 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,246 | 2,348 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 424 | 205 | 90 | 129 | 48.3% |
| As White | 214 | 108 | 40 | 66 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 210 | 97 | 50 | 63 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes von Mettenheim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes von Mettenheim's side.
First moves as White (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 197 | 92.1% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 4.7% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Mettenheim usually continues c4 (56.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Mettenheim usually continues c4 (78.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Mettenheim usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mettenheim usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Mettenheim usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Mettenheim usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 71 | 65.7% | 65.5% |
| e5 | 23 | 21.3% | 63.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 8.3% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 70.3% | 45.6% |
| d5 | 17 | 26.6% | 64.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Johannes von Mettenheim's chess games
All 424 games by Johannes von Mettenheim in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 205 wins, 90 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 33 | 15/8/10 | 45.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Antonios Pavlidis | 2,566 | Bundesliga 2023-24 | E94 |
| Apr 2025 | Luis Engel | 2,544 | grenke Chess Open | C70 |
| Apr 2025 | Jegor Lashkin | 2,528 | grenke Chess Open | D02 |
| Jul 2025 | Lukas Dotzer | 2,483 | TCh-EUR Youth U18 | C70 |
| Dec 2022 | Jakob Pfreundt | 2,407 | Bremen Silvester Open A | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover U10 | 2016 | 24 | 20.5 | 1,323 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2018 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,584 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2024 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,330 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2020 | 16 | 11.5 | 1,866 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,090 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 1,725 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,148 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2024 | 13 | 7 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes von Mettenheim's chess games?
424 games by Johannes von Mettenheim, from Jul 2017 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 Johannes von Mettenheim has played.
What does Johannes von Mettenheim play on the first move as White?
Across 214 games with White in our database, Johannes von Mettenheim opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes von Mettenheim answers 1...c6 (66% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Johannes von Mettenheim play as White?
As White, Johannes von Mettenheim's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 214 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes von Mettenheim play as Black?
As Black, Johannes von Mettenheim most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Johannes von Mettenheim's FIDE rating?
Johannes von Mettenheim is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess, 2,272 in rapid and 2,246 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Johannes von Mettenheim played?
Our database contains 424 games by Johannes von Mettenheim, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 205 wins, 90 draws, 129 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes von Mettenheim?
424 games by Johannes von Mettenheim 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.