Prepare against Katharina Mehling
DEU · World #26,330 classical · FIDE ID 12900362
When preparing against Katharina Mehling, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 208 games by Katharina Mehling, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Katharina Mehling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Katharina Mehling 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 | 2,009 | 2,046 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 1,951 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 103 | 49 | 56 | 49.5% |
| As White | 102 | 57 | 17 | 28 | 55.9% |
| As Black | 106 | 46 | 32 | 28 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Katharina Mehling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Katharina Mehling's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 50.0% | 69.6% |
| d4 | 49 | 48.0% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 69.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Mehling usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Mehling usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Mehling usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Mehling usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Mehling usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Mehling usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 50.8% | 64.1% |
| d6 | 15 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 14 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 83.3% | 66.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Katharina Mehling's chess games
All 208 games by Katharina Mehling in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 103 wins, 49 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Udo Seidens | 2,173 | Unterfranken-ch69 M1 | A25 |
| May 2019 | Brigitte Burchardt | 2,094 | ch-GER w | B98 |
| Jan 2023 | Klaus Kraich | 2,074 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2223 | C06 |
| Apr 2018 | Timo Helm | 2,071 | Unterfranken-ch69 M1 | C09 |
| Dec 2022 | Thomas Oehrlein | 2,064 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2223 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2021 | 19 | 9 | 1,823 |
| chT-GER U20 Girls | 2017 | 18 | 13 | 1,678 |
| ch-GER w | 2020 | 18 | 11 | 2,095 |
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2011 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,492 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,504 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 999 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,914 |
| Unterfranken-ch69 M1 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,097 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Katharina Mehling's chess games?
208 games by Katharina Mehling, from Jul 2012 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 Katharina Mehling has played.
What does Katharina Mehling play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Katharina Mehling opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Katharina Mehling answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Katharina Mehling play as White?
As White, Katharina Mehling's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Katharina Mehling play as Black?
As Black, Katharina Mehling most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Katharina Mehling's FIDE rating?
Katharina Mehling is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Katharina Mehling played?
Our database contains 208 games by Katharina Mehling, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 49 draws, 56 losses (49.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Katharina Mehling?
208 games by Katharina Mehling 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.