Prepare against Mathias Eckhoff
DEU · World #143,885 classical · FIDE ID 16221516
When preparing against Mathias Eckhoff, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Mathias Eckhoff, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mathias Eckhoff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mathias Eckhoff 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 | 1,610 | 1,666 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 9 | 9 | 21 | 23.1% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mathias Eckhoff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mathias Eckhoff's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 36.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 36.1% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Eckhoff usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Eckhoff usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Eckhoff usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Eckhoff usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
Mathias Eckhoff's chess games
All 39 games by Mathias Eckhoff in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Carsten Michel | 1,664 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | D36 |
| Nov 2017 | Kilian Gabriel Graef | 1,573 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | B07 |
| Nov 2018 | Stefan M Jelinek | 1,318 | 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | C01 |
| Sep 2016 | Karl-Heinz Fey | 931 | Eschborn Open | A04 |
| Nov 2018 | Karolin Tobias | 924 | 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eschborn Open | 2019 | 12 | 3 | 1,295 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,344 |
| 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,635 |
| 21st Rhein Main Open B | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,321 |
| 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,234 |
| Marburger Schachtage B | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,620 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mathias Eckhoff's chess games?
39 games by Mathias Eckhoff, from Dec 2016 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 Mathias Eckhoff has played.
What does Mathias Eckhoff play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Mathias Eckhoff opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mathias Eckhoff answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mathias Eckhoff play as White?
As White, Mathias Eckhoff's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mathias Eckhoff play as Black?
As Black, Mathias Eckhoff most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Mathias Eckhoff's FIDE rating?
Mathias Eckhoff is currently rated 1,610 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,666 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Mathias Eckhoff played?
Our database contains 39 games by Mathias Eckhoff, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mathias Eckhoff?
39 games by Mathias Eckhoff 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.