Prepare against Thorsten Meyer
DEU · World #42,265 classical · FIDE ID 4684605
Our database contains 156 games by Thorsten Meyer, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thorsten Meyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsten 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 | 1,925 | 2,087 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 1,922 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 1,989 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 63 | 41 | 52 | 40.4% |
| As White | 75 | 35 | 20 | 20 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 81 | 28 | 21 | 32 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsten Meyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsten Meyer's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Meyer usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 23 | 59.0% | 43.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 28.2% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.3% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 73.1% | 52.6% |
| d6 | 7 | 26.9% | 71.4% |
Thorsten Meyer's chess games
All 156 games by Thorsten Meyer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 63 wins, 41 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Rolf Hundack | 2,214 | ch-Bremen Open | A24 |
| Mar 2013 | Peter Issing | 2,197 | ch-Bremen Open | B44 |
| Oct 2024 | Olaf Steffens | 2,175 | 46th Arco Open | B03 |
| May 2022 | Ludger Hoellmann | 2,111 | Oberliga Nord W 2122 | E60 |
| Oct 2025 | Fabrizio Molina | 2,087 | 47th Arco Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bremen Open | 2018 | 52 | 32.5 | 1,970 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2019 | 20 | 10 | 1,939 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,110 |
| ch-Bremen | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,838 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,022 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,040 |
| Oberliga Nord W 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 0 | 1,717 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorsten Meyer's chess games?
156 games by Thorsten Meyer, from Apr 2005 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 Thorsten Meyer has played.
What does Thorsten Meyer play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Thorsten Meyer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsten Meyer answers 1...d6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games).
What openings does Thorsten Meyer play as White?
As White, Thorsten Meyer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsten Meyer play as Black?
As Black, Thorsten Meyer most often plays: Pirc Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Thorsten Meyer's FIDE rating?
Thorsten Meyer is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Thorsten Meyer played?
Our database contains 156 games by Thorsten Meyer, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 41 draws, 52 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsten Meyer?
156 games by Thorsten 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.