Prepare against Mathias Kalcher
Austria · World #20,725 classical · FIDE ID 1616307
Our database contains 56 games by Mathias Kalcher, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mathias Kalcher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mathias Kalcher 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 | 2,051 | 2,138 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 16 | 12 | 28 | 28.6% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mathias Kalcher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mathias Kalcher's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 40.7% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 11 | 40.7% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 41% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Kalcher usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Kalcher usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kalcher usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kalcher usually continues Bg5 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kalcher usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kalcher usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 93.8% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Mathias Kalcher's chess games
All 56 games by Mathias Kalcher in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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, 12 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E93 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | David Uhlmann | 2,150 | chT2W-AUT 1819 | A27 |
| Feb 2019 | Alexander Stadler | 2,114 | chT2W-AUT 1819 | A48 |
| Mar 2019 | Christof Kondrak | 2,107 | chT2W-AUT 1819 | A45 |
| Oct 1997 | Kurt Hagen | 2,101 | chT3-AUT 9798 | A46 |
| Mar 2020 | Clemens Berchtold | 2,050 | chT2W-AUT 1920 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2W-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,201 |
| chT2W-AUT 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,909 |
| chT2W-AUT 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,063 |
| chT3-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 2 | 1,938 |
| chT3-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
| Stockerau Junior Open | 1992 | 4 | 2 | 2,130 |
| Bodensee Open | 2018 | 3 | 0 | 1,879 |
| chT-AUT 2021 | 2020 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,933 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mathias Kalcher's chess games?
56 games by Mathias Kalcher, from Oct 2005 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 Kalcher has played.
What does Mathias Kalcher play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Mathias Kalcher opens with 1.c4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mathias Kalcher answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...a6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mathias Kalcher play as White?
As White, Mathias Kalcher's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mathias Kalcher play as Black?
As Black, Mathias Kalcher most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Mathias Kalcher's FIDE rating?
Mathias Kalcher is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Mathias Kalcher played?
Our database contains 56 games by Mathias Kalcher, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mathias Kalcher?
56 games by Mathias Kalcher 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.