Prepare against Nick Merdian
DEU · World #36,866 classical · FIDE ID 16255275
Our database contains 40 games by Nick Merdian, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nick Merdian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nick Merdian 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 | 1,950 | 1,950 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,857 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 22.5% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nick Merdian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nick Merdian's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 68.2% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 7 | 31.8% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Merdian usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Merdian usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Merdian usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 28.6% score
- …e5 (71% of these games) — Merdian usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Merdian usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 10.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Nick Merdian's chess games
All 40 games by Nick Merdian in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 9 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Gabriele Walter | 1,590 | ch-MIT QT 67th | A36 |
| Feb 2020 | Stefan Seitz | 1,583 | chTB2b-Mittelfranken 1920 | E61 |
| Jan 2020 | Ursula Dreiseitel | 1,480 | ch-Mittelfranken Mitte | D35 |
| Dec 2016 | Hendryk Wiedersich | 1,374 | chT-GER U10 | C01 |
| Dec 2016 | Fabian Franz Gohel | 882 | chT-GER U10 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U10 | 2016 | 13 | 5 | 900 |
| ch-Mittelfranken Mitte | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,642 |
| ch-MIT QT 67th | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,488 |
| chTB2b-Mittelfranken 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,511 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2223 | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,532 |
| 28th OIBM | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,940 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2122 | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,684 |
| Regionalliga Nord-Ost 1819 | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nick Merdian's chess games?
40 games by Nick Merdian, from Feb 2018 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 Nick Merdian has played.
What does Nick Merdian play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Nick Merdian opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nick Merdian answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Nick Merdian play as White?
As White, Nick Merdian's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nick Merdian play as Black?
As Black, Nick Merdian most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Nick Merdian's FIDE rating?
Nick Merdian is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,950 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nick Merdian played?
Our database contains 40 games by Nick Merdian, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nick Merdian?
40 games by Nick Merdian 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.