Prepare against Morris Merza
NLD · World #9,029 classical · FIDE ID 1027140
Our database contains 35 games by Morris Merza, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Morris Merza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Morris Merza 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 | 2,185 | 2,191 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 28.6% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Morris Merza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Morris Merza's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Merza usually continues c3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Merza usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Merza usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Merza usually continues Nd4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Morris Merza's chess games
All 35 games by Morris Merza in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 10 wins, 16 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Remco Sprangers | 2,260 | Dieren Open | B22 |
| Aug 2010 | Samir Akrawi | 2,247 | Dieren Open | D19 |
| Jul 2013 | Renze Rietveld | 2,245 | Dieren Open | B22 |
| Sep 2007 | Sjef Rijnaarts | 2,220 | Apeldoorn Aventus Open | B22 |
| Jul 2013 | Menno Monsma | 2,100 | Dieren Open | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2013 | 26 | 11 | 2,132 |
| Delft Prinsenstad Open B | 2009 | 6 | 5 | 2,105 |
| Apeldoorn Aventus Open | 2007 | 3 | 2 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Morris Merza's chess games?
35 games by Morris Merza, from Oct 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 Morris Merza has played.
What does Morris Merza play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Morris Merza opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Morris Merza answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Morris Merza play as White?
As White, Morris Merza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Morris Merza play as Black?
As Black, Morris Merza most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Morris Merza's FIDE rating?
Morris Merza is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Morris Merza played?
Our database contains 35 games by Morris Merza, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 16 draws, 9 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Morris Merza?
35 games by Morris Merza 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.