Prepare against Luis Merkel
DEU · World #17,914 classical · FIDE ID 12972800
Our database contains 56 games by Luis Merkel, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luis Merkel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Merkel 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 | 2,076 | 2,100 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,033 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 14 | 22 | 19 | 25.0% |
| As White | 31 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Merkel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Merkel's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 58.1% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 13 | 41.9% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Merkel usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Merkel usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Merkel usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 46.2% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Merkel usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Merkel usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Merkel usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 53.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Luis Merkel's chess games
All 56 games by Luis Merkel in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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, 22 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | London System | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Igor Solomunovic | 2,275 | Baden-Baden Autumn Open | B50 |
| Mar 2022 | Manfred Heidrich | 2,212 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2122 | C41 |
| May 2022 | Christian Endres | 2,162 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2122 | A48 |
| May 2022 | Ediz Kocak | 2,084 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2122 | B13 |
| May 2022 | Wolfgang Reiser | 2,035 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2122 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,886 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 7 | 2,347 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,046 |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,665 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,758 |
| Baden-Baden Autumn Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,145 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1617 | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,576 |
| 11th Sunway Sitges | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Merkel's chess games?
56 games by Luis Merkel, from May 2016 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 Luis Merkel has played.
What does Luis Merkel play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Luis Merkel opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Merkel answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Luis Merkel play as White?
As White, Luis Merkel's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Merkel play as Black?
As Black, Luis Merkel most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Luis Merkel's FIDE rating?
Luis Merkel is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Luis Merkel played?
Our database contains 56 games by Luis Merkel, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 22 draws, 19 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Merkel?
56 games by Luis Merkel 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.