Prepare against Tobias Merk
DEU · World #22,722 classical · FIDE ID 4662857
When preparing against Tobias Merk, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%).
Our database contains 49 games by Tobias Merk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tobias Merk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tobias Merk 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 | 2,035 | 2,209 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,045 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,076 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 26.5% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tobias Merk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tobias Merk's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 95.7% | 45.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Merk usually continues c3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Merk usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Merk usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Merk usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Tobias Merk's chess games
All 49 games by Tobias Merk 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: 13 wins, 17 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D29 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Sebastian Bravo Lutz | 2,245 | 24th Staufer Open | B06 |
| Oct 2016 | Claus Seyfried | 2,182 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | C02 |
| Jan 2011 | Dieter Hottes | 2,176 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1011 | E05 |
| Feb 2019 | Juergen Menschner | 2,148 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1819 | D32 |
| Feb 2016 | Kornel Maj | 2,106 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1516 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,051 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,996 |
| Markdorf Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,122 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,035 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 2,094 |
| 23rd Staufer Open | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,044 |
| 20th Staufer Open | 2008 | 3 | 2 | 2,131 |
| 24th Staufer Open | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 2,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tobias Merk's chess games?
49 games by Tobias Merk, 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 Tobias Merk has played.
What does Tobias Merk play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Tobias Merk opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tobias Merk answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Tobias Merk play as White?
As White, Tobias Merk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tobias Merk play as Black?
As Black, Tobias Merk most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Tobias Merk's FIDE rating?
Tobias Merk is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Tobias Merk played?
Our database contains 49 games by Tobias Merk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 17 draws, 19 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tobias Merk?
49 games by Tobias Merk 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.