Prepare against Martin Meertens
DEU · World #31,623 classical · FIDE ID 4678362
Our database contains 359 games by Martin Meertens, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Meertens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Meertens 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 | 1,976 | 2,247 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,165 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 359 | 118 | 118 | 123 | 32.9% |
| As White | 182 | 59 | 57 | 66 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 177 | 59 | 61 | 57 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Meertens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Meertens's side.
First moves as White (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 165 | 90.7% | 47.6% |
| d4 | 12 | 6.6% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Meertens usually continues Nf3 (50.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Meertens usually continues Nf3 (44.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Meertens usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Meertens usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Meertens usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Meertens usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 85.1% | 52.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 12.6% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 51.9% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 48.1% | 65.4% |
Martin Meertens's chess games
All 359 games by Martin Meertens in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 118 wins, 118 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 27 | 7/12/8 | 25.9% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 28 | 5/12/11 | 17.9% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 1/9/4 | 7.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Dieter Pirrot | 2,445 | St Ingbert Open | B07 |
| Jul 2005 | Roland Voigt | 2,398 | Dresden ZMD Open | B82 |
| Mar 2004 | Jefim Rotstein | 2,393 | ch-Cologne | B26 |
| Oct 2015 | Aleksander Alienkin | 2,380 | Oberliga NRW 1516 | C11 |
| Oct 2018 | Malte Colpe | 2,379 | 22nd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | C96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2009 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,197 |
| ch-Cologne | 2006 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,167 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,079 |
| 37th Merano Cup Gold | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,285 |
| 7th Arber Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,196 |
| 3rd Arber Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,047 |
| 19th Seefeld Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
| 1st Arber Open | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Meertens's chess games?
359 games by Martin Meertens, from Apr 2003 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 Martin Meertens has played.
What does Martin Meertens play on the first move as White?
Across 182 games with White in our database, Martin Meertens opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Meertens answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games).
What openings does Martin Meertens play as White?
As White, Martin Meertens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 182 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Meertens play as Black?
As Black, Martin Meertens most often plays: Slav Defense (28 games, 17.9% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Martin Meertens's FIDE rating?
Martin Meertens is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Martin Meertens played?
Our database contains 359 games by Martin Meertens, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 118 draws, 123 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Meertens?
359 games by Martin Meertens 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.