Prepare against Mathias Paul
DEU · World #25,626 classical · FIDE ID 24694606
Our database contains 82 games by Mathias Paul, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mathias Paul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mathias Paul 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 | 2,014 | 2,142 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 19 | 19 | 44 | 23.2% |
| As White | 37 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 21.6% |
| As Black | 45 | 11 | 9 | 25 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mathias Paul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mathias Paul's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 100.0% | 35.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.1% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Paul usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Paul usually continues f4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Paul usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 20.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Mathias Paul's chess games
All 82 games by Mathias Paul in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 19 wins, 19 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 0/3/9 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Petar Benkovic | 2,424 | Basel Open | B21 |
| Jan 2010 | Philipp Haener | 2,199 | 12th Basel Hilton Open | E97 |
| Jan 2011 | Andreas Aerni | 2,182 | 13th Basel Hilton Open | B22 |
| Jan 2014 | Heinz Wirz | 2,140 | Basel Open | E60 |
| May 2010 | Matthias Reichert | 2,092 | ch-Stuttgart A int | C31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basel Open | 2017 | 16 | 7 | 2,138 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,949 |
| Oberliga Baden 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,942 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,034 |
| 12th Rhein Main Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,788 |
| 13th Basel Hilton Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,163 |
| 12th Basel Hilton Open | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,174 |
| 14th Basel Hilton Open | 2012 | 5 | 1 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mathias Paul's chess games?
82 games by Mathias Paul, from Oct 2008 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 Paul has played.
What does Mathias Paul play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Mathias Paul opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mathias Paul answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mathias Paul play as White?
As White, Mathias Paul's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mathias Paul play as Black?
As Black, Mathias Paul most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Mathias Paul's FIDE rating?
Mathias Paul is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Mathias Paul played?
Our database contains 82 games by Mathias Paul, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 19 draws, 44 losses (23.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mathias Paul?
82 games by Mathias Paul 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.