Prepare against Merten Hubel
DEU · World #24,453 classical · FIDE ID 4692969
Our database contains 96 games by Merten Hubel, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Merten Hubel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Merten Hubel 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 | 2,022 | 2,143 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 30 | 23 | 43 | 31.3% |
| As White | 46 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 50 | 16 | 11 | 23 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Merten Hubel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Merten Hubel's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 87.0% | 41.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 10.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Hubel usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Hubel usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Hubel usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Hubel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (40% of these games) — Hubel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Hubel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 93.8% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Merten Hubel's chess games
All 96 games by Merten Hubel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 30 wins, 23 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Nicolai Getz | 2,408 | 3rd Pfalz Open | A40 |
| Jan 2010 | Harry Gohil | 2,347 | 22nd Staufer Open | D32 |
| Jun 2007 | Heinz-Dieter Ueter | 2,243 | Dortmund Open A | B00 |
| Feb 2012 | Leonid Sobolevsky | 2,239 | 3rd Pfalz Open | B72 |
| Nov 2014 | Volker Elis | 2,220 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1415 | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MA | 2002 | 10 | 6 | 2,219 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 2,040 |
| 3rd Pfalz Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,270 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,225 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 2,055 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0910 | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| ch-FRG U15 | 1989 | 7 | 2 | – |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,018 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Merten Hubel's chess games?
96 games by Merten Hubel, from Apr 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 Merten Hubel has played.
What does Merten Hubel play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Merten Hubel opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Merten Hubel answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Merten Hubel play as White?
As White, Merten Hubel's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Merten Hubel play as Black?
As Black, Merten Hubel most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Merten Hubel's FIDE rating?
Merten Hubel is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Merten Hubel played?
Our database contains 96 games by Merten Hubel, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 23 draws, 43 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Merten Hubel?
96 games by Merten Hubel 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.