Prepare against Werner Mettel
Poland · World #96,730 classical · FIDE ID 1125567
When preparing against Werner Mettel, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 111 games by Werner Mettel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Werner Mettel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Werner Mettel 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 | 1,739 | 2,027 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,668 | 1,749 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 21 | 46 | 44 | 18.9% |
| As White | 51 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 60 | 7 | 30 | 23 | 11.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Werner Mettel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Werner Mettel's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 82.4% | 46.4% |
| b3 | 6 | 11.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 46.4% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Mettel usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Mettel usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Mettel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 12% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mettel usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Mettel usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — Mettel usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 96.7% | 41.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 70.6% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 29.4% | 30.0% |
Werner Mettel's chess games
All 111 games by Werner Mettel 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: 21 wins, 46 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D60 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1995 | Zygmunt Siluk | 2,090 | ch-POL blind 25th | A34 |
| Mar 2012 | Jan Zaleski | 1,891 | Krynica Cross-ch sf | A01 |
| Sep 2007 | Jozef Wyrzykowski | 1,840 | Grunwald Cup 22nd Blind | A01 |
| Mar 2012 | Eugeniusz Rutkowski | 1,804 | Krynica Cross-ch sf | C10 |
| Aug 2012 | Jan Salamon | 1,802 | 08th Rowy Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POL blind | 2017 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,683 |
| ch-POL blind 25th | 1995 | 13 | 3 | 1,980 |
| 10th Wch Seniors | 2000 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
| POL-Cup Blind | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,576 |
| Krynica Cross-ch sf | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,751 |
| Grunwald Cup 22nd Blind | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,984 |
| Ramsowo Grunwald Cup 25th | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,926 |
| ch-POL sf Blindfold | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,836 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Werner Mettel's chess games?
111 games by Werner Mettel, 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 Werner Mettel has played.
What does Werner Mettel play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Werner Mettel opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Werner Mettel answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Werner Mettel play as White?
As White, Werner Mettel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Werner Mettel play as Black?
As Black, Werner Mettel most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Werner Mettel's FIDE rating?
Werner Mettel is currently rated 1,739 in classical chess, 1,668 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Werner Mettel played?
Our database contains 111 games by Werner Mettel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 46 draws, 44 losses (18.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Werner Mettel?
111 games by Werner Mettel 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.