Prepare against Lukas-Benedikt Merenda
DEU · World #42,806 classical · FIDE ID 34603336
Our database contains 39 games by Lukas-Benedikt Merenda, covering Sep 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lukas-Benedikt Merenda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas-Benedikt Merenda 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 | 1,923 | 1,952 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 1,998 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,911 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 16 | 4 | 19 | 41.0% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas-Benedikt Merenda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas-Benedikt Merenda's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.2% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Merenda usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Merenda usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Merenda usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 53.3% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Lukas-Benedikt Merenda's chess games
All 39 games by Lukas-Benedikt Merenda in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2020 - 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Gustav Polzin | 1,618 | ch-GER U10 | C54 |
| May 2023 | Daniel Iachanou | 1,532 | ch-GER U12 | B31 |
| May 2023 | Toni Stehning | 1,499 | ch-GER U12 | B33 |
| May 2023 | Ho In Lee | 1,492 | ch-GER U12 | B30 |
| Aug 2021 | Justus Mandalka | 1,440 | ch-GER U10 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U12 | 2022 | 12 | 4 | 1,303 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,453 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,556 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,298 |
| 10th Arber Open | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,939 |
| DSOL 07 Liga Gr-C 1st | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,080 |
| 28th OIBM | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,800 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas-Benedikt Merenda's chess games?
39 games by Lukas-Benedikt Merenda, from Sep 2020 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 Lukas-Benedikt Merenda has played.
What does Lukas-Benedikt Merenda play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Lukas-Benedikt Merenda opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas-Benedikt Merenda answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lukas-Benedikt Merenda play as White?
As White, Lukas-Benedikt Merenda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas-Benedikt Merenda play as Black?
As Black, Lukas-Benedikt Merenda most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Lukas-Benedikt Merenda's FIDE rating?
Lukas-Benedikt Merenda is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Lukas-Benedikt Merenda played?
Our database contains 39 games by Lukas-Benedikt Merenda, covering Sep 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas-Benedikt Merenda?
39 games by Lukas-Benedikt Merenda 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.