Prepare against Matthias Dann
IM · DEU · World #1,186 classical · FIDE ID 24638056
Our database contains 1,248 games by Matthias Dann, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Dann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Dann 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 | 2,436 | 2,539 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,515 | 2,515 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,511 | 2,527 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,248 | 597 | 270 | 381 | 47.8% |
| As White | 625 | 317 | 142 | 166 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 623 | 280 | 128 | 215 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Dann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Dann's side.
First moves as White (625 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 515 | 82.4% | 60.4% |
| c4 | 63 | 10.1% | 68.3% |
| d4 | 36 | 5.8% | 68.1% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 1.8% | 86.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Dann usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Dann usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Dann usually continues d4 (54.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 68.3% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Dann usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Dann usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Dann usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (274 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 187 | 68.2% | 56.1% |
| e6 | 37 | 13.5% | 55.4% |
| d5 | 26 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 19 | 6.9% | 57.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 210 | 96.3% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Matthias Dann's chess games
All 1,248 games by Matthias Dann in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 597 wins, 270 draws, 381 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 92 | 46/27/19 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 57 | 25/10/22 | 43.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 29 | 16/1/12 | 55.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 26 | 16/5/5 | 61.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 14/3/6 | 60.9% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 13/4/2 | 68.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 78 | 37/24/17 | 47.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 51 | 23/10/18 | 45.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 48 | 23/8/17 | 47.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 37 | 19/10/8 | 51.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 26 | 11/7/8 | 42.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 26 | 17/5/4 | 65.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 24 | 15/1/8 | 62.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 18 | 5/1/12 | 27.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Vincent Keymer | 2,773 | Titled Tue | A15 |
| Aug 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,742 | Titled Tue Early | B93 |
| Jul 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,695 | Titled Tue Late | E46 |
| Aug 2025 | Frederik Svane | 2,651 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | C02 |
| Jul 2025 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,650 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 655 | 362 | 2,348 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,443 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2009 | 18 | 11 | 2,258 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2019 | 14 | 7 | 2,381 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2008 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,341 |
| Bundesliga 2013-14 | 2014 | 12 | 5 | 2,450 |
| Basel Open | 2015 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,563 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,433 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Dann's chess games?
1,248 games by Matthias Dann, from Jan 2006 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 Matthias Dann has played.
What does Matthias Dann play on the first move as White?
Across 625 games with White in our database, Matthias Dann opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Dann answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Matthias Dann play as White?
As White, Matthias Dann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (92 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (57 games, 43.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (29 games, 55.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 625 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Dann play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Dann most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (78 games, 47.4% win rate); Indian Defense (51 games, 45.1% win rate); Sicilian (48 games, 47.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 623 games.
What is Matthias Dann's FIDE rating?
Matthias Dann is currently rated 2,436 in classical chess, 2,515 in rapid and 2,511 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,539 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Matthias Dann played?
Our database contains 1,248 games by Matthias Dann, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 597 wins, 270 draws, 381 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Dann?
1,248 games by Matthias Dann 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.