Prepare against Mathias Kresse
DEU · World #35,565 classical · FIDE ID 4690575
Our database contains 33 games by Mathias Kresse, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mathias Kresse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mathias Kresse 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 | 1,956 | 2,121 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 18 | 5 | 30.3% |
| As White | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mathias Kresse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mathias Kresse's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 69.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 69.2% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Kresse usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Kresse usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Kresse usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Mathias Kresse's chess games
All 33 games by Mathias Kresse in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 10 wins, 18 draws, 5 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,620 | Berlin Simul | E31 |
| Aug 2011 | Alexander Luther | 1,915 | 10th Rostock SSC 07 Open | B25 |
| Dec 2019 | Elina Heutling | 1,860 | Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga-A 1920 | B76 |
| Dec 2018 | Viktor Hilgert | 1,817 | 28th Erfurt Open B | B24 |
| Aug 2011 | Ole Celmer | 1,793 | 10th Rostock SSC 07 Open | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga A 18/19 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,972 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga-A 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,884 |
| 10th Rostock SSC 07 Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,912 |
| 28th Erfurt Open B | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,913 |
| Erfurt Open B 29th | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,735 |
| German Cup Championship 2026 (DPEM) | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,259 |
| Berlin Simul | 2005 | 1 | 1 | 3,020 |
| GER CupT | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,835 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mathias Kresse's chess games?
33 games by Mathias Kresse, from Apr 2003 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 Mathias Kresse has played.
What does Mathias Kresse play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Mathias Kresse opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mathias Kresse answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mathias Kresse play as White?
As White, Mathias Kresse's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mathias Kresse play as Black?
As Black, Mathias Kresse most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Mathias Kresse's FIDE rating?
Mathias Kresse is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Mathias Kresse played?
Our database contains 33 games by Mathias Kresse, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 18 draws, 5 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mathias Kresse?
33 games by Mathias Kresse 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.