Prepare against Winfried Meyer
DEU · World #101,625 classical · FIDE ID 12985910
When preparing against Winfried Meyer, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 95 games by Winfried Meyer, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Winfried Meyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Winfried 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 | 1,725 | 1,777 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,702 | 1,717 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 33 | 20 | 42 | 34.7% |
| As White | 48 | 17 | 9 | 22 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 47 | 16 | 11 | 20 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Winfried Meyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Winfried Meyer's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 100.0% | 44.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Meyer usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Winfried Meyer's chess games
All 95 games by Winfried Meyer in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 33 wins, 20 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A71 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Thomas Lehr | 1,902 | 2nd SVE Seniors Open | B01 |
| Nov 2016 | Rolf Marquardt | 1,835 | 23rd ch-Hamburg Seniors | C09 |
| Nov 2015 | Andreas Schild | 1,814 | 22nd ch-Hamburg Seniors | C68 |
| Sep 2017 | Winfried Hadlich | 1,710 | ch-Pinneberg | A46 |
| Aug 2015 | Kurt Buhle | 1,700 | 16th Pinneberg Open Seniors | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pinneberg | 2018 | 27 | 13 | 1,572 |
| ch-Hamburg Seniors 65+ | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,534 |
| 23rd ch-Hamburg Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,782 |
| 22nd ch-Hamburg Seniors | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,657 |
| Lueneburg Open B | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,494 |
| 16th Pinneberg Open Seniors | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,577 |
| 2nd SVE Seniors Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,607 |
| 15th Pinneberg Open Seniors | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,530 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Winfried Meyer's chess games?
95 games by Winfried Meyer, from Aug 2015 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 Winfried Meyer has played.
What does Winfried Meyer play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Winfried Meyer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Winfried Meyer answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Winfried Meyer play as White?
As White, Winfried Meyer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Winfried Meyer play as Black?
As Black, Winfried Meyer most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Winfried Meyer's FIDE rating?
Winfried Meyer is currently rated 1,725 in classical chess, 1,702 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,777 (May 2024).
How many games has Winfried Meyer played?
Our database contains 95 games by Winfried Meyer, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 20 draws, 42 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Winfried Meyer?
95 games by Winfried 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.