Prepare against Wolfgang Meier
DEU · World #34,891 classical · FIDE ID 24679623
When preparing against Wolfgang Meier, expect 1.e4 in 30% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 83 games by Wolfgang Meier, covering Apr 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Meier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Meier 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 | 1,961 | 1,993 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,971 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 35 | 43 | 5 | 42.2% |
| As White | 40 | 17 | 21 | 2 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 43 | 18 | 22 | 3 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Meier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Meier's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 12 | 30.0% | 79.2% |
| d4 | 10 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Meier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Meier usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Meier usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 79.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Meier usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Meier usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Meier usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 81.3% | 61.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 64.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 25.0% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Wolfgang Meier's chess games
All 83 games by Wolfgang Meier in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - Nov 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: 35 wins, 43 draws, 5 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Ehrenfried Oldach | 1,923 | 09th ch-Mecklenburg VP Seniors Open | C90 |
| Dec 2012 | Bernhard Willin | 1,897 | 12th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A38 |
| May 2014 | Werner Hellwege | 1,895 | 22nd ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Seniors | E24 |
| Jun 2015 | Alfred Kotlar | 1,886 | 23rd ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Seniors | A41 |
| Jun 2012 | Joachim Kirmas | 1,864 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Seniors 20th | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,900 |
| 09th ch-Mecklenburg VP Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,093 |
| 13th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,954 |
| 12th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,120 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,992 |
| 23rd ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Seniors | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 1,950 |
| ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Seniors 20th | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 2,050 |
| 22nd ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Seniors | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Meier's chess games?
83 games by Wolfgang Meier, from Apr 2009 to Nov 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 Wolfgang Meier has played.
What does Wolfgang Meier play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Meier opens with 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Meier answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Meier play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Meier's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Meier play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Meier most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Wolfgang Meier's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Meier is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Wolfgang Meier played?
Our database contains 83 games by Wolfgang Meier, covering Apr 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 43 draws, 5 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Meier?
83 games by Wolfgang Meier 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.