Prepare against Paul Meyer
Austria · World #19,057 classical · FIDE ID 1604732
When preparing against Paul Meyer, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 80 games by Paul Meyer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Meyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Meyer 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 | 2,065 | 2,253 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 2,189 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 26 | 23 | 31 | 32.5% |
| As White | 42 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Meyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Meyer's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 54.8% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 23.8% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 21.4% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Meyer usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Meyer usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Meyer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Meyer usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 57.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 31.6% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Paul Meyer's chess games
All 80 games by Paul Meyer 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: 26 wins, 23 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C20 | Portuguese Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Marko Novacan | 2,320 | chT2S-AUT 9394 | B07 |
| Jan 1997 | Walter Kastner | 2,295 | chT2S-AUT 9697 | B40 |
| Oct 2022 | Louis Roos | 2,293 | chT-EU Seniors 65 | A34 |
| Jan 1994 | Bozo Stucl | 2,285 | chT2S-AUT 9394 | C01 |
| Dec 1997 | Manfred Brod | 2,270 | chT2S-AUT 9798 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2S-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 7 | 2,300 |
| chT2S-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,238 |
| chT2S-AUT 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,135 |
| chT2S-AUT 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,232 |
| chT2S-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 2,253 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,081 |
| ch-AUT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,672 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 2,303 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Meyer's chess games?
80 games by Paul Meyer, 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 Paul Meyer has played.
What does Paul Meyer play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Paul Meyer opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Meyer answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Paul Meyer play as White?
As White, Paul Meyer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Neo-Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Meyer play as Black?
As Black, Paul Meyer most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Paul Meyer's FIDE rating?
Paul Meyer is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Paul Meyer played?
Our database contains 80 games by Paul Meyer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 23 draws, 31 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Meyer?
80 games by Paul Meyer 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.