Prepare against Merle Gorka
DEU · World #140,836 classical · FIDE ID 16257189
When preparing against Merle Gorka, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Merle Gorka, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Merle Gorka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Merle Gorka 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 | 1,618 | 1,624 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,615 | 1,615 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,584 | 1,584 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Merle Gorka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Merle Gorka's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Gorka usually continues e3 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Gorka usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Gorka usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Merle Gorka's chess games
All 30 games by Merle Gorka in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Patrick Rossmeier | 1,697 | ch-Oberfranken | A84 |
| Feb 2023 | Moritz Sesselmann | 1,610 | ch-Oberfranken | A10 |
| Jan 2019 | Melissa Reifschneider | 1,432 | ch-Oberfranken U14 | D00 |
| Jan 2020 | Lucia Neef Steffens | 1,232 | ch-Oberfranken U18/U16 | D00 |
| Jan 2020 | Patrick Stark | 983 | ch-Oberfranken U18/U16 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberfranken | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 1,426 |
| ch-Oberfranken U18/U16 | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,239 |
| ch-Oberfranken U14 | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,241 |
| Bayernliga U20 1617 | 2016 | 3 | 0 | 1,402 |
| Landesliga U20 Nord 1718 | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,400 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Merle Gorka's chess games?
30 games by Merle Gorka, from Aug 2019 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 Merle Gorka has played.
What does Merle Gorka play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Merle Gorka opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Merle Gorka answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Merle Gorka play as White?
As White, Merle Gorka's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Canard Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Merle Gorka play as Black?
As Black, Merle Gorka most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Merle Gorka's FIDE rating?
Merle Gorka is currently rated 1,618 in classical chess, 1,615 in rapid and 1,584 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,624 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Merle Gorka played?
Our database contains 30 games by Merle Gorka, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Merle Gorka?
30 games by Merle Gorka 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.