Prepare against Michael Mehrer
DEU · World #12,871 classical · FIDE ID 4644042
Our database contains 55 games by Michael Mehrer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Mehrer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Mehrer 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 | 2,130 | 2,212 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,192 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 14 | 16 | 25 | 25.5% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 34 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Mehrer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Mehrer's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Mehrer usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Mehrer usually continues f4 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mehrer usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 78.6% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Michael Mehrer's chess games
All 55 games by Michael Mehrer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 16 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Viktor Gasthofer | 2,380 | 1st Neckar Open | C08 |
| Jan 1997 | Josef Gheng | 2,295 | 1st Neckar Open | B76 |
| Jan 1996 | Philip J Horspool | 2,240 | Barcelona La Lira Open | C19 |
| Nov 2011 | Josef Doerflinger | 2,220 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1112 | D00 |
| Feb 2008 | Niko Chatziioakimidis | 2,219 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0708 | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,962 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,191 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 1 | 1,886 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| Barcelona La Lira Open | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 2,167 |
| 10th Staufer Open | 1998 | 5 | 2 | 2,178 |
| 1st Neckar Open | 1997 | 5 | 2 | 2,328 |
| Sitges Open | 1996 | 1 | 0 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Mehrer's chess games?
55 games by Michael Mehrer, from Apr 2003 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 Michael Mehrer has played.
What does Michael Mehrer play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Michael Mehrer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Mehrer answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games).
What openings does Michael Mehrer play as White?
As White, Michael Mehrer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Mehrer play as Black?
As Black, Michael Mehrer most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Michael Mehrer's FIDE rating?
Michael Mehrer is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Michael Mehrer played?
Our database contains 55 games by Michael Mehrer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 16 draws, 25 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Mehrer?
55 games by Michael Mehrer 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.