Prepare against Lennart Meyling
DEU · World #11,260 classical · FIDE ID 12947130
When preparing against Lennart Meyling, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 211 games by Lennart Meyling, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lennart Meyling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lennart Meyling 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 | 2,151 | 2,160 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,132 | 2,132 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,125 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 105 | 27 | 79 | 49.8% |
| As White | 104 | 57 | 14 | 33 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 107 | 48 | 13 | 46 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lennart Meyling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lennart Meyling's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 60.6% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 29 | 27.9% | 77.6% |
| c4 | 11 | 10.6% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Meyling usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Meyling usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Meyling usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 77.6% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Meyling usually continues Nf3 (80.8% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Meyling usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Meyling usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 76.9% | 58.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 9.2% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.7% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.2% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 54.5% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 24.2% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 18.2% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Lennart Meyling's chess games
All 211 games by Lennart Meyling in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 105 wins, 27 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Thomas Heinrich | 2,173 | ch-GER Net Blitz sf | E70 |
| Mar 2022 | Christof Koellner | 2,142 | Cattolica Primavera Open | D00 |
| Dec 2022 | Borna Mohammadi Nia | 2,139 | chT-GER U20 | D97 |
| Jun 2021 | Arnim Bossy | 2,128 | ch-GER Net Blitz sf | A84 |
| Mar 2022 | Aaron Matthes | 2,124 | Cattolica Primavera Open | E48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 24 | 15 | 2,054 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2012 | 22 | 12 | 1,379 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2014 | 22 | 13 | 1,720 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,982 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2014 | 16 | 11 | 1,538 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2014 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,618 |
| ch-GER Net Blitz sf | 2021 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,995 |
| chT-GER North U12 | 2014 | 13 | 10.5 | 1,550 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lennart Meyling's chess games?
211 games by Lennart Meyling, from Jul 2013 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 Lennart Meyling has played.
What does Lennart Meyling play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Lennart Meyling opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lennart Meyling answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games).
What openings does Lennart Meyling play as White?
As White, Lennart Meyling's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lennart Meyling play as Black?
As Black, Lennart Meyling most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Lennart Meyling's FIDE rating?
Lennart Meyling is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,132 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Lennart Meyling played?
Our database contains 211 games by Lennart Meyling, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 27 draws, 79 losses (49.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lennart Meyling?
211 games by Lennart Meyling 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.