Prepare against Martin Merz
DEU · World #25,449 classical · FIDE ID 4603834
Our database contains 75 games by Martin Merz, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Merz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Merz 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 | 2,015 | 2,031 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 34 | 21 | 19 | 45.3% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 37 | 21 | 10 | 6 | 56.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Merz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Merz's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 65.8% | 46.0% |
| e4 | 13 | 34.2% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Merz usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Merz usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Merz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Merz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Merz usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Merz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 83.3% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 100.0% |
Martin Merz's chess games
All 75 games by Martin Merz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 34 wins, 21 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A00 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 | Konstantin Kunz | 2,186 | 7th Passau Open | D32 |
| Apr 2007 | Pascal Bremond | 2,106 | chT3-FRA Gr01 0607 | A90 |
| Jan 2007 | Charles Baudson | 2,065 | chT3-FRA Gr01 0607 | C10 |
| Sep 2017 | Carsten Neumann | 2,013 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1718 | D03 |
| Jan 2019 | Martin Herud | 2,008 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1819 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet VK1-chT 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 3 | 2,245 |
| 42nd Muensterland Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| 7th Passau Open | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group3 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,108 |
| 6th Passau Open | 1998 | 6 | 3 | 1,939 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,951 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Merz's chess games?
75 games by Martin Merz, from Jul 2008 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 Martin Merz has played.
What does Martin Merz play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Martin Merz opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Merz answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Martin Merz play as White?
As White, Martin Merz's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Merz play as Black?
As Black, Martin Merz most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Martin Merz's FIDE rating?
Martin Merz is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Martin Merz played?
Our database contains 75 games by Martin Merz, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 21 draws, 19 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Merz?
75 games by Martin Merz 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.