Prepare against Matthias Kiese
CM · DEU · World #15,989 classical · FIDE ID 4620860
Our database contains 375 games by Matthias Kiese, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Kiese's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Kiese 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 | 2,095 | 2,277 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,207 | 2,253 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,109 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 375 | 136 | 160 | 79 | 36.3% |
| As White | 194 | 79 | 80 | 35 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 181 | 57 | 80 | 44 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Kiese's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Kiese's side.
First moves as White (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 194 | 100.0% | 61.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kiese usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kiese usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kiese usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 96.6% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 55 | 98.2% | 39.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Matthias Kiese's chess games
All 375 games by Matthias Kiese in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 136 wins, 160 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 45 | 18/22/5 | 40.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 34 | 7/14/13 | 20.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 13/7/9 | 44.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Petro Golubka | 2,478 | Lund CellaVision Cup | A47 |
| Jan 1993 | Eckhard Schmittdiel | 2,410 | Muenster Open | A90 |
| Aug 2015 | Stefan Schneider | 2,382 | Lund CellaVision Cup | A47 |
| Jan 1999 | Olaf Heinzel | 2,334 | 3rd Bad Zwesten Open | D11 |
| Feb 1998 | Ulrich Schwekendiek | 2,320 | Oberliga Nord W 9798 | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord W 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,278 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,279 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
| BL2-West 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,203 |
| 3rd Bad Zwesten Open | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,472 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,096 |
| BL2-Nord 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Kiese's chess games?
375 games by Matthias Kiese, from Apr 2003 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 Matthias Kiese has played.
What does Matthias Kiese play on the first move as White?
Across 194 games with White in our database, Matthias Kiese opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Kiese answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Matthias Kiese play as White?
As White, Matthias Kiese's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (45 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 194 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Kiese play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Kiese most often plays: Indian Defense (34 games, 20.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Matthias Kiese's FIDE rating?
Matthias Kiese is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 2,207 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Matthias Kiese played?
Our database contains 375 games by Matthias Kiese, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 160 draws, 79 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Kiese?
375 games by Matthias Kiese 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.