Prepare against Liam Matthias
Austria · World #43,397 classical · FIDE ID 1670530
Our database contains 33 games by Liam Matthias, covering Jul 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Liam Matthias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liam Matthias 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 | 1,920 | 1,929 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,910 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,866 | 1,866 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 48.5% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liam Matthias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liam Matthias's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 58.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 41.2% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (80% of these games) — Matthias usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Matthias usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Matthias usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Matthias usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Matthias usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 78.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Liam Matthias's chess games
All 33 games by Liam Matthias in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Matthias Friedmann | 1,623 | ch-AUT U10 Online Rapid | C50 |
| Dec 2020 | Benjamin Kaljikovic | 1,620 | ch-AUT U10 Online Blitz | B10 |
| Dec 2020 | Roman Haselsberger | 1,562 | ch-AUT U10 Online Blitz | B13 |
| Dec 2020 | Daniel Pausweg | 1,525 | ch-AUT U10 Online Blitz | B06 |
| Dec 2020 | Alain Daniel Mena Cortes | 1,478 | ch-AUT U10 Online Blitz | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U12 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,109 |
| ch-AUT U08 | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,103 |
| ch-AUT U10 Online Blitz | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,667 |
| ch-AUT U10 Online Rapid | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,627 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,399 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liam Matthias's chess games?
33 games by Liam Matthias, from Jul 2022 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 Liam Matthias has played.
What does Liam Matthias play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Liam Matthias opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liam Matthias answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Liam Matthias play as White?
As White, Liam Matthias's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liam Matthias play as Black?
As Black, Liam Matthias most often plays: Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Liam Matthias's FIDE rating?
Liam Matthias is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,866 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,929 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Liam Matthias played?
Our database contains 33 games by Liam Matthias, covering Jul 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liam Matthias?
33 games by Liam Matthias 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.