Prepare against Theodor Mehlen
DEU · World #84,321 classical · FIDE ID 16271424
When preparing against Theodor Mehlen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 94 games by Theodor Mehlen, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Theodor Mehlen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theodor Mehlen 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 | 1,776 | 1,886 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 31 | 25 | 38 | 33.0% |
| As White | 49 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 45 | 15 | 9 | 21 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theodor Mehlen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theodor Mehlen's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 100.0% | 49.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Mehlen usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Mehlen usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Mehlen usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 57.9% | 77.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 42.1% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Theodor Mehlen's chess games
All 94 games by Theodor Mehlen in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 31 wins, 25 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Uwe Hesse | 2,014 | 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B02 |
| Aug 2019 | Vladislav Kolker | 1,959 | Eschborn Open | C00 |
| Nov 2019 | Tim Lehmann | 1,955 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B23 |
| Nov 2021 | Jan Michael Fuessel | 1,799 | 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B34 |
| Jan 2019 | Karim Rabiya | 1,794 | Hessen Cup Goldener Springer | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 3.5 | 1,680 |
| 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,747 |
| Eschborn Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,905 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,849 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,932 |
| 25th Rhein Main Open B | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,757 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,948 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,867 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theodor Mehlen's chess games?
94 games by Theodor Mehlen, from Dec 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 Theodor Mehlen has played.
What does Theodor Mehlen play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Theodor Mehlen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theodor Mehlen answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Theodor Mehlen play as White?
As White, Theodor Mehlen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theodor Mehlen play as Black?
As Black, Theodor Mehlen most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Theodor Mehlen's FIDE rating?
Theodor Mehlen is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,886 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Theodor Mehlen played?
Our database contains 94 games by Theodor Mehlen, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 25 draws, 38 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theodor Mehlen?
94 games by Theodor Mehlen 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.