Prepare against Merowig Ancion
Belgium · World #24,081 classical · FIDE ID 212180
When preparing against Merowig Ancion, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Merowig Ancion, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Merowig Ancion's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Merowig Ancion 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 | 2,024 | 2,073 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 14 | 5 | 15 | 41.2% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Merowig Ancion's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Merowig Ancion's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 72.2% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Ancion usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Ancion usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Ancion usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ancion usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Ancion usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ancion usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Merowig Ancion's chess games
All 34 games by Merowig Ancion in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Aleksander Alienkin | 2,332 | chT-BEL 2324 | A46 |
| Jan 2025 | Rudolf Meessen | 2,273 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | B07 |
| Jul 2016 | Nimrod Faybish | 2,203 | 15th Charleroi TIPC Open | B00 |
| Aug 2013 | Janus Christensen | 2,156 | 35th Politiken Cup | C37 |
| Aug 2011 | Joel Remy | 2,089 | Charleroi Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,060 |
| Liege Soultanbeieff Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,600 |
| Charleroi Open | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 2,026 |
| 15th Charleroi TIPC Open | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 2,205 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,220 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2011 | 2 | 1 | 1,989 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2,673 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Merowig Ancion's chess games?
34 games by Merowig Ancion, from Sep 2010 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 Merowig Ancion has played.
What does Merowig Ancion play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Merowig Ancion opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Merowig Ancion answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Merowig Ancion play as White?
As White, Merowig Ancion's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Merowig Ancion play as Black?
As Black, Merowig Ancion most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Merowig Ancion's FIDE rating?
Merowig Ancion is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Merowig Ancion played?
Our database contains 34 games by Merowig Ancion, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Merowig Ancion?
34 games by Merowig Ancion 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.