Prepare against Harald Matthey
FM · DEU · World #14,861 classical · FIDE ID 4623150
When preparing against Harald Matthey, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 489 games by Harald Matthey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harald Matthey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Matthey 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 | 2,107 | 2,294 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,193 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,145 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 489 | 187 | 102 | 200 | 38.2% |
| As White | 247 | 111 | 46 | 90 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 242 | 76 | 56 | 110 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Matthey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Matthey's side.
First moves as White (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 131 | 53.0% | 53.4% |
| e4 | 77 | 31.2% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 12.1% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Matthey usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Matthey usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Matthey usually continues e4 (90.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Matthey usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Matthey usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Matthey usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 46.8% | 54.9% |
| c5 | 33 | 30.3% | 51.5% |
| c6 | 9 | 8.3% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 6.4% | 21.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.7% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 50.6% | 38.4% |
| d5 | 21 | 24.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 8.2% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.9% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
Harald Matthey's chess games
All 489 games by Harald Matthey in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 187 wins, 102 draws, 200 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 4/4/12 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 48 | 20/13/15 | 41.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Richard Biolek | 2,420 | Bojnice | A89 |
| Jan 1994 | Robert Tibensky | 2,410 | Sala Open | A47 |
| Jan 1996 | Stefan Sievers | 2,380 | BL2-Nord 9697 | E11 |
| Jan 1992 | Arnd Roesch | 2,355 | BL2-Ost 9293 | C41 |
| Feb 2021 | Daniel Kopylov | 2,342 | chT-GER Online Liga 1 GpC | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sala Open | 1995 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,354 |
| ch-DDR 32 Final | 1983 | 13 | 2 | 2,143 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,044 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,932 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,132 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,946 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 2 | 1,966 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Matthey's chess games?
489 games by Harald Matthey, from Apr 2003 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 Harald Matthey has played.
What does Harald Matthey play on the first move as White?
Across 247 games with White in our database, Harald Matthey opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Matthey answers 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Harald Matthey play as White?
As White, Harald Matthey's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 247 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Matthey play as Black?
As Black, Harald Matthey most often plays: Alekhine Defense (48 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 242 games.
What is Harald Matthey's FIDE rating?
Harald Matthey is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Harald Matthey played?
Our database contains 489 games by Harald Matthey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 102 draws, 200 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Matthey?
489 games by Harald Matthey 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.