Prepare against Manuela Mekus
DEU · World #126,827 classical · FIDE ID 16202562
When preparing against Manuela Mekus, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 56 games by Manuela Mekus, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Manuela Mekus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuela Mekus 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 | 1,655 | 1,752 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,757 | 1,777 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 25.0% |
| As White | 30 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuela Mekus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuela Mekus's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 23.3% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 23.3% | 35.7% |
| d3 | 3 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Mekus usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Mekus usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Mekus usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Mekus usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Mekus usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Mekus usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 53.3% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 46.7% | 50.0% |
Manuela Mekus's chess games
All 56 games by Manuela Mekus in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - Sep 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, 14 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Aleksandra Aleksandrova | 1,931 | W-ch Disabled | B07 |
| Aug 2022 | Marianne Spiel | 1,893 | ch-GER w | A00 |
| Sep 2026 | Megha Chakraborty | 1,645 | 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2026 | A00 |
| May 2022 | Michael Volodarsky | 1,400 | IPCA Wch 21st | A08 |
| May 2022 | Jimmy Klein | 1,392 | IPCA Wch 21st | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPCA Wch 21st | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,657 |
| IPCA New Year Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,507 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Women | 2026 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,585 |
| ch-GER w | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 1,657 |
| W-ch Disabled | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,923 |
| 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,807 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,655 |
| Online Olym Disabilities | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,418 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuela Mekus's chess games?
56 games by Manuela Mekus, from May 2015 to Sep 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 Manuela Mekus has played.
What does Manuela Mekus play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Manuela Mekus opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuela Mekus answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games).
What openings does Manuela Mekus play as White?
As White, Manuela Mekus's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuela Mekus play as Black?
As Black, Manuela Mekus most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Manuela Mekus's FIDE rating?
Manuela Mekus is currently rated 1,655 in classical chess and 1,757 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,752 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Manuela Mekus played?
Our database contains 56 games by Manuela Mekus, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuela Mekus?
56 games by Manuela Mekus 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.