Prepare against Aaron Matthes
CM · DEU · World #3,541 classical · FIDE ID 16227310
When preparing against Aaron Matthes, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 21.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 462 games by Aaron Matthes, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aaron Matthes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aaron Matthes 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 | 2,318 | 2,318 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,147 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,266 | 2,285 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 462 | 147 | 69 | 246 | 31.8% |
| As White | 236 | 84 | 41 | 111 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 226 | 63 | 28 | 135 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aaron Matthes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aaron Matthes's side.
First moves as White (236 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 120 | 50.8% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 94 | 39.8% | 39.9% |
| e4 | 9 | 3.8% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.0% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Matthes usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Matthes usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Matthes usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 39.9% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Matthes usually continues g3 (56.5% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Matthes usually continues g3 (34.6% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Matthes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 59 | 64.8% | 31.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 11.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 8.8% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 8.8% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 5 | 5.5% | 30.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 66.2% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 21 | 27.3% | 38.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Aaron Matthes's chess games
All 462 games by Aaron Matthes in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - Sep 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: 147 wins, 69 draws, 246 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 41 | 18/1/22 | 43.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 38 | 12/3/23 | 31.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/7/9 | 36.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 33 | 7/3/23 | 21.2% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Igor Samunenkov | 2,530 | Titled Tue Early | E17 |
| Dec 2024 | Andrey Gorovets | 2,481 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Dec 2024 | Boban Bogosavljevic | 2,480 | Titled Tue Late | E17 |
| Dec 2023 | Loic Travadon | 2,457 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| Jan 2024 | Thore Perske | 2,449 | Titled Tue Early | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 300 | 105.5 | 2,113 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2024 | 22 | 15 | 2,278 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,851 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,307 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,649 |
| Cattolica Primavera Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
| Oberliga Nord O 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,403 |
| 92nd ch-GER | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,242 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aaron Matthes's chess games?
462 games by Aaron Matthes, from Jun 2017 to Sep 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 Aaron Matthes has played.
What does Aaron Matthes play on the first move as White?
Across 236 games with White in our database, Aaron Matthes opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aaron Matthes answers 1...c6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Aaron Matthes play as White?
As White, Aaron Matthes's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (41 games, 43.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (38 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 236 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aaron Matthes play as Black?
As Black, Aaron Matthes most often plays: Indian Defense (33 games, 21.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Aaron Matthes's FIDE rating?
Aaron Matthes is currently rated 2,318 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 2,266 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Aaron Matthes played?
Our database contains 462 games by Aaron Matthes, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 69 draws, 246 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aaron Matthes?
462 games by Aaron Matthes 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.