Prepare against Matthias Godde
Belgium · World #12,906 classical · FIDE ID 243426
Our database contains 118 games by Matthias Godde, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Godde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Godde 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 | 2,129 | 2,155 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,977 | 1,977 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 1,978 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 49 | 14 | 55 | 41.5% |
| As White | 57 | 18 | 9 | 30 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 61 | 31 | 5 | 25 | 50.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Godde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Godde's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 59.6% | 45.6% |
| d4 | 21 | 36.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 45.6% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Godde usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Godde usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Godde usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Godde usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Godde usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Godde usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 63.0% |
Matthias Godde's chess games
All 118 games by Matthias Godde in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - Aug 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: 49 wins, 14 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | S Gijsen | 2,227 | ch-BEL Open | B30 |
| Aug 2023 | Bob Jansen | 2,217 | 38th Geraardsbergen Open | C15 |
| Aug 2024 | Xueyi Li | 2,213 | Brasschaat Open | E63 |
| Jul 2019 | Yves Duhayon | 2,132 | Charleroi Open | E97 |
| Jul 2025 | Alex Peeters | 2,121 | ch-BEL Open | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasschaat Open | 2024 | 18 | 12 | 2,108 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2025 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,085 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,696 |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,909 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,913 |
| Charleroi Open | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,857 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,379 |
| 15th Brasschaat Open | 2015 | 7 | 1 | 1,561 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Godde's chess games?
118 games by Matthias Godde, from Jul 2014 to Aug 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 Matthias Godde has played.
What does Matthias Godde play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Matthias Godde opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Godde answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Matthias Godde play as White?
As White, Matthias Godde's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Godde play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Godde most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Matthias Godde's FIDE rating?
Matthias Godde is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess, 1,977 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Matthias Godde played?
Our database contains 118 games by Matthias Godde, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 14 draws, 55 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Godde?
118 games by Matthias Godde 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.