Prepare against Mathias Wuersig
DEU · World #69,572 classical · FIDE ID 24617377
When preparing against Mathias Wuersig, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 55 games by Mathias Wuersig, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mathias Wuersig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mathias Wuersig 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 | 1,823 | 1,868 | Jul 2010 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 1,971 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 19 | 9 | 27 | 34.5% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mathias Wuersig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mathias Wuersig's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 70.0% | 40.5% |
| b3 | 7 | 23.3% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Wuersig usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Wuersig usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Wuersig usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Wuersig usually continues Bb2 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Wuersig usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Wuersig usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
Mathias Wuersig's chess games
All 55 games by Mathias Wuersig 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, 9 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Matthias Hahlbohm | 2,080 | 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B92 |
| Jan 2007 | Danny Schmidt | 2,070 | 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E60 |
| Aug 2009 | Dirk Richter | 2,035 | 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B02 |
| Jan 2007 | Hermann Wege | 2,027 | 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B43 |
| Aug 2009 | Horst Keusch | 1,970 | 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,704 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,912 |
| 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,798 |
| 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,701 |
| 21st Dresden ZMD Open C | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,499 |
| 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,938 |
| 3rd Bamberg Open B | 2021 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,583 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mathias Wuersig's chess games?
55 games by Mathias Wuersig, 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 Wuersig has played.
What does Mathias Wuersig play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Mathias Wuersig opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.b3 (23% of games), 1.b4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mathias Wuersig answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games).
What openings does Mathias Wuersig play as White?
As White, Mathias Wuersig's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Orangutan opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mathias Wuersig play as Black?
As Black, Mathias Wuersig most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Mathias Wuersig's FIDE rating?
Mathias Wuersig is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,868 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Mathias Wuersig played?
Our database contains 55 games by Mathias Wuersig, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 27 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mathias Wuersig?
55 games by Mathias Wuersig 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.