Prepare against Heinz Matitschka
DEU · World #38,728 classical · FIDE ID 12958344
Our database contains 117 games by Heinz Matitschka, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Heinz Matitschka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinz Matitschka 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 | 1,941 | 1,960 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 1,907 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 1,908 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 37 | 35 | 45 | 31.6% |
| As White | 58 | 23 | 15 | 20 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 59 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinz Matitschka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinz Matitschka's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Matitschka usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Matitschka usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Matitschka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 69.2% | 36.1% |
| c5 | 8 | 30.8% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Heinz Matitschka's chess games
All 117 games by Heinz Matitschka in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 37 wins, 35 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Ingo Stark | 2,161 | 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A56 |
| Aug 2026 | Philip Zeitz | 2,113 | Kreuzberger Schachsommer - Werner-Ott-Open 2026 | A17 |
| Jul 2014 | Rainer Hoffmann | 2,110 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | D35 |
| Aug 2018 | Uwe Sabrowski | 2,106 | 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A85 |
| Aug 2018 | Tomas Segerberg | 2,101 | 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2023 | 20 | 6 | 1,831 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,817 |
| ch-Berlin QT | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,942 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,914 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,042 |
| 31st ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,963 |
| 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,751 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,763 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinz Matitschka's chess games?
117 games by Heinz Matitschka, from Feb 2013 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 Heinz Matitschka has played.
What does Heinz Matitschka play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Heinz Matitschka opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinz Matitschka answers 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Heinz Matitschka play as White?
As White, Heinz Matitschka's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinz Matitschka play as Black?
As Black, Heinz Matitschka most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Heinz Matitschka's FIDE rating?
Heinz Matitschka is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Heinz Matitschka played?
Our database contains 117 games by Heinz Matitschka, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 35 draws, 45 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinz Matitschka?
117 games by Heinz Matitschka 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.