Prepare against Mathias Holzhaeuer
FM · DEU · World #8,374 classical · FIDE ID 4602293
Our database contains 518 games by Mathias Holzhaeuer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mathias Holzhaeuer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mathias Holzhaeuer 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 | 2,198 | 2,408 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,254 | 2,283 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,239 | 2,289 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 518 | 188 | 209 | 121 | 36.3% |
| As White | 251 | 108 | 95 | 48 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 267 | 80 | 114 | 73 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 250 | 99.6% | 62.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Holzhaeuer usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Holzhaeuer usually continues d4 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Holzhaeuer usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Holzhaeuer usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 106 | 93.0% | 53.3% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 2.6% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 90 | 98.9% | 46.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Mathias Holzhaeuer's chess games
All 518 games by Mathias Holzhaeuer 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: 188 wins, 209 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 49 | 17/23/9 | 34.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 24 | 12/7/5 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 5/10/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 8/5/0 | 61.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 1/8/2 | 9.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 92 | 30/42/20 | 32.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 33 | 8/12/13 | 24.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 2/12/2 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/8/0 | 27.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Alexander Graf | 2,661 | Dresden ZMD Open | C01 |
| Nov 2000 | Igors Rausis | 2,551 | BL2-Sued 0001 | A25 |
| Jan 2001 | Roland Schmaltz | 2,523 | BL2-Sued 0001 | B09 |
| Jan 1991 | Jonathan P Levitt | 2,490 | BL2-Sued Qualifier | E42 |
| Jan 1990 | Lev Gutman | 2,475 | ch-FRG qual | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 1997 | 52 | 33 | 2,378 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2005 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,396 |
| Wuerttemberg Open | 2001 | 17 | 12 | 2,451 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2011 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,240 |
| ch-FRG qual | 1990 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,360 |
| 71st ch-GER | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,310 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,417 |
| Unterkochen Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Frank Zeller (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mathias Holzhaeuer's chess games?
518 games by Mathias Holzhaeuer, 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 Mathias Holzhaeuer has played.
What does Mathias Holzhaeuer play on the first move as White?
Across 251 games with White in our database, Mathias Holzhaeuer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mathias Holzhaeuer answers 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Mathias Holzhaeuer play as White?
As White, Mathias Holzhaeuer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (49 games, 34.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 42.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (24 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 251 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mathias Holzhaeuer play as Black?
As Black, Mathias Holzhaeuer most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (92 games, 32.6% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 24.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 267 games.
What is Mathias Holzhaeuer's FIDE rating?
Mathias Holzhaeuer is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess, 2,254 in rapid and 2,239 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,408 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Mathias Holzhaeuer played?
Our database contains 518 games by Mathias Holzhaeuer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 188 wins, 209 draws, 121 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mathias Holzhaeuer?
518 games by Mathias Holzhaeuer 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.