Prepare against Marcel Meyer-Jany
DEU · World #62,741 classical · FIDE ID 12997234
When preparing against Marcel Meyer-Jany, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Classical as Black, 36.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 276 games by Marcel Meyer-Jany, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Meyer-Jany's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Meyer-Jany 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 | 1,846 | 1,876 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,797 | 1,797 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,782 | 1,817 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 276 | 93 | 86 | 97 | 33.7% |
| As White | 139 | 52 | 46 | 41 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 137 | 41 | 40 | 56 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Meyer-Jany's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Meyer-Jany's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 126 | 90.6% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.2% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Meyer-Jany usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Meyer-Jany usually continues c4 (56.9% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Meyer-Jany usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Meyer-Jany usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Meyer-Jany usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Meyer-Jany usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 69 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 55.8% | 27.1% |
| d5 | 17 | 39.5% | 52.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Marcel Meyer-Jany's chess games
All 276 games by Marcel Meyer-Jany in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - Aug 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: 93 wins, 86 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 31 | 18/8/5 | 58.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 25 | 9/7/9 | 36.0% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E24 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Gerald Pfitzenreuter | 2,071 | 10th Vellmar Open | D14 |
| Nov 2018 | Marcin Olesiak | 2,043 | 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B13 |
| Nov 2018 | Matthias Hoffmann | 2,024 | 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B18 |
| May 2026 | Erich Muranyi | 2,013 | 13. Krefelder Pfingstopen 2026 | B11 |
| Jan 2019 | Stefan Calvi | 2,007 | Hessen Cup Goldener Springer | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Hessen | 2019 | 21 | 11.5 | 1,718 |
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 1,818 |
| Eschborn Open | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,769 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,770 |
| 4th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,721 |
| 5th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,677 |
| 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,835 |
| 31st Wiesbaden Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,770 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Meyer-Jany's chess games?
276 games by Marcel Meyer-Jany, from Nov 2014 to Aug 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 Marcel Meyer-Jany has played.
What does Marcel Meyer-Jany play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Marcel Meyer-Jany opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Meyer-Jany answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Marcel Meyer-Jany play as White?
As White, Marcel Meyer-Jany's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (31 games, 58.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Meyer-Jany play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Meyer-Jany most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (25 games, 36.0% win rate); London System (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 69.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Marcel Meyer-Jany's FIDE rating?
Marcel Meyer-Jany is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,797 in rapid and 1,782 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Marcel Meyer-Jany played?
Our database contains 276 games by Marcel Meyer-Jany, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 86 draws, 97 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Meyer-Jany?
276 games by Marcel Meyer-Jany 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.