Prepare against Heinz Mattes
DEU · World #29,494 classical · FIDE ID 24623750
When preparing against Heinz Mattes, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 133 games by Heinz Mattes, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heinz Mattes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinz Mattes 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 | 1,989 | 2,043 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 51 | 29 | 53 | 38.3% |
| As White | 66 | 30 | 14 | 22 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 67 | 21 | 15 | 31 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinz Mattes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinz Mattes's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 86.4% | 53.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 12.1% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Mattes usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Mattes usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Mattes usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 68.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Mattes usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Mattes usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Mattes usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 85.0% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Heinz Mattes's chess games
All 133 games by Heinz Mattes in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 51 wins, 29 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Richard Schreiner | 2,181 | Regionalliga SW 1314 | D05 |
| Mar 2012 | Heinrich Daeubler | 2,152 | 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | D02 |
| Mar 2012 | Joachim Neumann | 2,141 | 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | A43 |
| Dec 2009 | Bilal Demir | 2,095 | Regionalliga SW 0910 | C00 |
| Feb 2013 | Gerhard Lutz | 2,065 | Regionalliga SW 1213 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Arber Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,973 |
| 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,993 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,705 |
| Regionalliga SW 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| Regionalliga SW 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,968 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,075 |
| Regionalliga SW 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 1,989 |
| Regionalliga SW 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinz Mattes's chess games?
133 games by Heinz Mattes, from Oct 2005 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 Heinz Mattes has played.
What does Heinz Mattes play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Heinz Mattes opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinz Mattes answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Heinz Mattes play as White?
As White, Heinz Mattes's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinz Mattes play as Black?
As Black, Heinz Mattes most often plays: French: Classical Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Heinz Mattes's FIDE rating?
Heinz Mattes is currently rated 1,989 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Heinz Mattes played?
Our database contains 133 games by Heinz Mattes, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 29 draws, 53 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinz Mattes?
133 games by Heinz Mattes 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.