Prepare against Jakob Matthaei
DEU · World #14,123 classical · FIDE ID 16240421
Our database contains 75 games by Jakob Matthaei, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jakob Matthaei's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakob Matthaei 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 | 2,115 | 2,172 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,954 | 1,954 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 1,958 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 33.3% |
| As White | 39 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakob Matthaei's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakob Matthaei's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 59.0% | 52.2% |
| c4 | 16 | 41.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Matthaei usually continues c3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Matthaei usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Matthaei usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 41% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Matthaei usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Matthaei usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Matthaei usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Jakob Matthaei's chess games
All 75 games by Jakob Matthaei in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 25 wins, 22 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Kevin Haack | 2,321 | 14th Nordhausen Open | A13 |
| Jul 2021 | Petr Kucera | 2,214 | Liberec Desko Open | D26 |
| Dec 2019 | Julia Halas | 2,087 | 29th Erfurt Open A | D58 |
| Dec 2023 | Michael Pikalow | 2,083 | chT-GER U20 | C45 |
| Oct 2025 | Polle Van Arendonk | 2,079 | German Youth Teams | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberec Desko Open | 2023 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,044 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,118 |
| 29th Erfurt Open A | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,934 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,959 |
| chT-GER Christmas U16 Steinitz | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,913 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,080 |
| chT-GER School WK 2 | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
| 14th Nordhausen Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,274 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakob Matthaei's chess games?
75 games by Jakob Matthaei, from Feb 2018 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 Jakob Matthaei has played.
What does Jakob Matthaei play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Jakob Matthaei opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakob Matthaei answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jakob Matthaei play as White?
As White, Jakob Matthaei's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakob Matthaei play as Black?
As Black, Jakob Matthaei most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Jakob Matthaei's FIDE rating?
Jakob Matthaei is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess, 1,954 in rapid and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Jakob Matthaei played?
Our database contains 75 games by Jakob Matthaei, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 22 draws, 28 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakob Matthaei?
75 games by Jakob Matthaei 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.