Prepare against Mathias Womacka
GM · DEU · World #3,571 classical · FIDE ID 4611390
When preparing against Mathias Womacka, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 27.7% over 47 games.
Our database contains 2,677 games by Mathias Womacka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mathias Womacka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mathias Womacka 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 | 2,317 | 2,483 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,421 | 2,421 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,376 | 2,435 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,677 | 1,165 | 762 | 750 | 43.5% |
| As White | 1,389 | 667 | 375 | 347 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 1,288 | 498 | 387 | 403 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mathias Womacka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mathias Womacka's side.
First moves as White (1,389 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,383 | 99.6% | 61.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 0.3% | 37.5% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Womacka usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Womacka usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Womacka usually continues d4 (60.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Womacka usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Womacka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (604 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 600 | 99.3% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (437 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 436 | 99.8% | 52.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Mathias Womacka's chess games
All 2,677 games by Mathias Womacka 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: 1,165 wins, 762 draws, 750 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 222 | 105/54/63 | 47.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 197 | 81/76/40 | 41.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 133 | 73/28/32 | 54.9% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 111 | 56/25/30 | 50.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 56 | 25/10/21 | 44.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 53 | 27/16/10 | 50.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 53 | 22/14/17 | 41.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 47 | 20/14/13 | 42.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 46 | 21/12/13 | 45.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 36 | 21/10/5 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 289 | 113/85/91 | 39.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 98 | 39/27/32 | 39.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 82 | 31/21/30 | 37.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 80 | 26/19/35 | 32.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 80 | 29/30/21 | 36.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 72 | 31/22/19 | 43.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 72 | 32/20/20 | 44.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 62 | 24/21/17 | 38.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 53 | 16/27/10 | 30.2% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 47 | 13/22/12 | 27.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Constantin Lupulescu | 2,648 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | E11 |
| Dec 2023 | Gata Kamsky | 2,634 | Titled Tue Early | A37 |
| Oct 2023 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,622 | Titled Tue Early | B51 |
| Jan 2007 | Evgeny Postny | 2,616 | 180th Champions Challenge | B51 |
| Aug 2024 | Pranesh M | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,397 | 769.5 | 2,287 |
| Chemnitz Open | 2014 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,526 |
| Troll Masters | 2003 | 19 | 13 | 2,468 |
| Werfen Open A | 1995 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,538 |
| Pardubice Czech Open | 2002 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,548 |
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,297 |
| Bundesliga 1997-98 | 1998 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,423 |
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | 2005 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,377 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vlastimil Jansa (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mathias Womacka's chess games?
2,677 games by Mathias Womacka, 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 Womacka has played.
What does Mathias Womacka play on the first move as White?
Across 1,389 games with White in our database, Mathias Womacka opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games), 1.e3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mathias Womacka answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games), 1...d6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games), 1...d6 (0% of games).
What openings does Mathias Womacka play as White?
As White, Mathias Womacka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (222 games, 47.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (197 games, 41.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (133 games, 54.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,389 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mathias Womacka play as Black?
As Black, Mathias Womacka most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (289 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian (98 games, 39.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (82 games, 37.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,288 games.
What is Mathias Womacka's FIDE rating?
Mathias Womacka is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,421 in rapid and 2,376 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,483 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Mathias Womacka played?
Our database contains 2,677 games by Mathias Womacka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,165 wins, 762 draws, 750 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mathias Womacka?
2,677 games by Mathias Womacka 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.