Prepare against Andre Matzat
DEU · World #19,151 classical · FIDE ID 4663217
When preparing against Andre Matzat, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 21.6% over 37 games.
Our database contains 317 games by Andre Matzat, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andre Matzat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andre Matzat 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 | 2,065 | 2,197 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,016 | 2,016 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,022 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 317 | 96 | 97 | 123 | 30.3% |
| As White | 164 | 61 | 47 | 56 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 153 | 35 | 50 | 67 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andre Matzat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andre Matzat's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 49.4% | 47.5% |
| Nf3 | 79 | 48.2% | 58.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Matzat usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Matzat usually continues Bf4 (42.9% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Matzat usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 58.2% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Matzat usually continues d4 (63.2% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Matzat usually continues c4 (52.1% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Matzat usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 69.6% | 39.1% |
| c6 | 24 | 30.4% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 80.9% | 35.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 14.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Andre Matzat's chess games
All 317 games by Andre Matzat in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 96 wins, 97 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 36 | 13/10/13 | 36.1% |
| A31 | English Opening | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D34 | Catalan | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 37 | 8/14/15 | 21.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Romuald Mainka | 2,485 | 3rd Bad Zwesten Open | B12 |
| Aug 2022 | Dieter Pirrot | 2,328 | ch-GER Seniors 50 34th | D00 |
| May 1999 | Werner Rottstaedt | 2,245 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 9899 | D45 |
| Oct 1999 | Frank Kirsch | 2,245 | Ruhrgebiet VK2 9900 | E73 |
| Apr 2004 | Rainer Kaeding | 2,199 | Oberliga NRW 0304 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Oberland MZT | 2003 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,063 |
| Darmstadt Weber Memorial Open | 1997 | 11 | 6 | 2,291 |
| 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,985 |
| 11. Open Baden-Württembergische Senior Championchip | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,982 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
| NRW Class1 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,194 |
| 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,141 |
| 6th Bad Zwesten Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,949 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andre Matzat's chess games?
317 games by Andre Matzat, from Apr 2003 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 Andre Matzat has played.
What does Andre Matzat play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Andre Matzat opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andre Matzat answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Andre Matzat play as White?
As White, Andre Matzat's most-played openings in our database are: London System (36 games, 36.1% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andre Matzat play as Black?
As Black, Andre Matzat most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 21.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Andre Matzat's FIDE rating?
Andre Matzat is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 2,016 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Andre Matzat played?
Our database contains 317 games by Andre Matzat, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 97 draws, 123 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andre Matzat?
317 games by Andre Matzat 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.