Prepare against Benjamin Matthes
DEU · World #41,882 classical · FIDE ID 16227298
When preparing against Benjamin Matthes, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 135 games by Benjamin Matthes, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Matthes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin 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 | 1,927 | 2,002 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,962 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,952 | 1,952 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 50 | 19 | 66 | 37.0% |
| As White | 69 | 32 | 10 | 27 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 66 | 18 | 9 | 39 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Matthes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Matthes's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 94.2% | 52.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Matthes usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Matthes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Matthes usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Matthes usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Matthes usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 72.0% | 36.1% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 28.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 90.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
Benjamin Matthes's chess games
All 135 games by Benjamin Matthes in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 50 wins, 19 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 5/0/12 | 29.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Axel Moser | 2,168 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | D32 |
| May 2021 | Marc Schwierskott | 1,999 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | B07 |
| Aug 2017 | Agustin Plaza Reino | 1,963 | 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B40 |
| May 2024 | Daniel Stiehler | 1,923 | ch-GER U25 Open A | B23 |
| May 2024 | Boris Schmidt | 1,918 | ch-GER U25 Open A | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-B | 2019 | 18 | 13 | 1,826 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 12 | 6 | 1,648 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 3 | 1,418 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,716 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,723 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,878 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,834 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,639 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Matthes's chess games?
135 games by Benjamin Matthes, from Jun 2017 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 Benjamin Matthes has played.
What does Benjamin Matthes play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Benjamin Matthes opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Matthes answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Matthes play as White?
As White, Benjamin Matthes's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Matthes play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Matthes most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Benjamin Matthes's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Matthes is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 1,952 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Benjamin Matthes played?
Our database contains 135 games by Benjamin Matthes, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 19 draws, 66 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Matthes?
135 games by Benjamin 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.