Prepare against Leander Merz
DEU · World #23,922 classical · FIDE ID 16275578
Our database contains 48 games by Leander Merz, covering Dec 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leander Merz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leander Merz 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 | 2,026 | 2,034 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,917 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 14 | 12 | 22 | 29.2% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leander Merz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leander Merz's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 75.0% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Merz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Merz usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Merz usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (83% of these games) — Merz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Merz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Leander Merz's chess games
All 48 games by Leander Merz in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Reiner Martin | 1,966 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B23 |
| Nov 2025 | Laurenz Peter | 1,896 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | B23 |
| Nov 2023 | Karlheinz Guertler | 1,871 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B13 |
| Nov 2024 | Alwin Mohr | 1,818 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | C44 |
| Nov 2024 | Hans-Gerd Spelleken | 1,806 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 12 | 6 | 1,989 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,414 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,031 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,045 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 6 | 1 | 1,067 |
| 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,966 |
| Bremen Silvester Open A | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,952 |
| 27th HZ Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2,008 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leander Merz's chess games?
48 games by Leander Merz, from Dec 2021 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 Leander Merz has played.
What does Leander Merz play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Leander Merz opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leander Merz answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Leander Merz play as White?
As White, Leander Merz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leander Merz play as Black?
As Black, Leander Merz most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Leander Merz's FIDE rating?
Leander Merz is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Leander Merz played?
Our database contains 48 games by Leander Merz, covering Dec 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leander Merz?
48 games by Leander Merz 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.