Prepare against Yannick Mertens
DEU · World #86,511 classical · FIDE ID 12947865
When preparing against Yannick Mertens, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 34 games by Yannick Mertens, covering May 2012 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Yannick Mertens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yannick Mertens 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 | 1,771 | 1,873 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 47.1% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 52.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yannick Mertens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yannick Mertens's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 64.7% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 35.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Mertens usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Mertens usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Mertens usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Mertens usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Mertens usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Mertens usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 54.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Yannick Mertens's chess games
All 34 games by Yannick Mertens in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A24 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Jean-Philippe Merz | 1,690 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | B07 |
| Jun 2014 | Hans Reusink | 1,553 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | C00 |
| Jun 2014 | Kees Schrijvers | 1,497 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | B10 |
| Jun 2014 | Volker Schlepuetz | 1,437 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | B10 |
| Jun 2012 | Elias Fischer | 1,377 | ch-GER U10 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,240 |
| ch-BEL U12 | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,466 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,642 |
| 8th Cologne Longerich Open | 2011 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,316 |
| 3rd Muelheim Open | 2011 | 4 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yannick Mertens's chess games?
34 games by Yannick Mertens, from May 2012 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 Yannick Mertens has played.
What does Yannick Mertens play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Yannick Mertens opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yannick Mertens answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...d6 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Yannick Mertens play as White?
As White, Yannick Mertens's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yannick Mertens play as Black?
As Black, Yannick Mertens most often plays: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Yannick Mertens's FIDE rating?
Yannick Mertens is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,873 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Yannick Mertens played?
Our database contains 34 games by Yannick Mertens, covering May 2012 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yannick Mertens?
34 games by Yannick Mertens 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.