Prepare against Fabian Matt
FM · Austria · World #6,779 classical · FIDE ID 1623303
Our database contains 470 games by Fabian Matt, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabian Matt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabian Matt 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 | 2,229 | 2,357 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,206 | 2,206 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,281 | 2,287 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 470 | 184 | 130 | 156 | 39.1% |
| As White | 229 | 97 | 63 | 69 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 241 | 87 | 67 | 87 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabian Matt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabian Matt's side.
First moves as White (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 98 | 42.8% | 58.2% |
| Nf3 | 66 | 28.8% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 59 | 25.8% | 59.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.7% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Matt usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Matt usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Matt usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Matt usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Matt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Matt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 51 | 54.8% | 52.0% |
| c5 | 27 | 29.0% | 57.4% |
| c6 | 10 | 10.8% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 65.1% | 42.0% |
| d5 | 23 | 26.7% | 39.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
Fabian Matt's chess games
All 470 games by Fabian Matt in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 184 wins, 130 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | English Opening | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A92 | Catalan | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Andreas Diermair | 2,485 | ch-AUT | B20 |
| Sep 2022 | Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal | 2,458 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Aug 2015 | Charles Monroy | 2,436 | Vienna Open | C41 |
| Aug 2019 | Florian Mesaros | 2,420 | Vienna Open | D26 |
| Jul 2023 | Peter Lizak | 2,415 | Titled Tue Late | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 65 | 27.5 | 2,195 |
| ch-AUT | 2023 | 58 | 31.5 | 2,233 |
| Bodensee Open | 2023 | 36 | 25.5 | 2,388 |
| ch-Vienna State | 2017 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,195 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2010 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,930 |
| Oberwart Open | 2011 | 14 | 6 | 2,132 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2008 | 14 | 7 | 1,649 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabian Matt's chess games?
470 games by Fabian Matt, from Jul 2008 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 Fabian Matt has played.
What does Fabian Matt play on the first move as White?
Across 229 games with White in our database, Fabian Matt opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabian Matt answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Fabian Matt play as White?
As White, Fabian Matt's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 229 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabian Matt play as Black?
As Black, Fabian Matt most often plays: Petrov's Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 241 games.
What is Fabian Matt's FIDE rating?
Fabian Matt is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 2,206 in rapid and 2,281 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Fabian Matt played?
Our database contains 470 games by Fabian Matt, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 184 wins, 130 draws, 156 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabian Matt?
470 games by Fabian Matt 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.