Prepare against Merim Mesic
Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #70,726 classical · FIDE ID 14415801
When preparing against Merim Mesic, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 31 games by Merim Mesic, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Merim Mesic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Merim Mesic 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 | 1,819 | 1,903 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,937 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,791 | 2,023 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 2 | 20 | 29.0% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Merim Mesic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Merim Mesic's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Mesic usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Mesic usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Mesic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c5 (80% of these games) — Mesic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Mesic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Merim Mesic's chess games
All 31 games by Merim Mesic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 9 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E06 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Midhat Mahmutbegovic | 2,031 | 8th Lukavac Open | C01 |
| Nov 2016 | Amer Harcin | 1,952 | 5th Lukavac Open | D36 |
| Nov 2016 | Sulejman Mulic | 1,937 | 5th Lukavac Open | C07 |
| Aug 2021 | Fadil Sinanovic | 1,910 | 28th chT1A-BIH | B40 |
| Nov 2019 | Husein Colpa | 1,798 | 8th Lukavac Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th chT1A-BIH | 2021 | 8 | 1 | 1,823 |
| 8th Lukavac Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,919 |
| 12th ch-BIH | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,900 |
| 5th Lukavac Open | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,865 |
| 27th chTA-BIH | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Merim Mesic's chess games?
31 games by Merim Mesic, from Oct 2016 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 Merim Mesic has played.
What does Merim Mesic play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Merim Mesic opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Merim Mesic answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Merim Mesic play as White?
As White, Merim Mesic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Merim Mesic play as Black?
As Black, Merim Mesic most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (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 17 games.
What is Merim Mesic's FIDE rating?
Merim Mesic is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,791 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Merim Mesic played?
Our database contains 31 games by Merim Mesic, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Merim Mesic?
31 games by Merim Mesic 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.