Prepare against Matthias Mattenberger
FM · CHE · World #2,273 classical · FIDE ID 1339958
Our database contains 824 games by Matthias Mattenberger, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Mattenberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Mattenberger 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 | 2,369 | 2,369 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,260 | 2,276 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,239 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 824 | 342 | 134 | 348 | 41.5% |
| As White | 412 | 202 | 66 | 144 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 412 | 140 | 68 | 204 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Mattenberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Mattenberger's side.
First moves as White (411 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 301 | 73.2% | 51.7% |
| e4 | 65 | 15.8% | 67.7% |
| c4 | 24 | 5.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 5.1% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Mattenberger usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Mattenberger usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Mattenberger usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 67.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Mattenberger usually continues Nf3 (73.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Mattenberger usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Mattenberger usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 180 | 92.3% | 43.1% |
| e5 | 11 | 5.6% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 103 | 82.4% | 49.5% |
| d5 | 22 | 17.6% | 45.5% |
Matthias Mattenberger's chess games
All 824 games by Matthias Mattenberger in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 342 wins, 134 draws, 348 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 69 | 24/15/30 | 34.8% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 60 | 26/11/23 | 43.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 25 | 11/6/8 | 44.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 9/0/7 | 56.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 11/0/1 | 91.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 62 | 27/8/27 | 43.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 61 | 15/10/36 | 24.6% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 36 | 13/9/14 | 36.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 27 | 7/6/14 | 25.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 23 | 5/3/15 | 21.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 11/1/10 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,720 | Titled Tuesday | E46 |
| Dec 2025 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | Titled Tue | E12 |
| Jul 2026 | Nesterov,Arseniy | 2,593 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | E43 |
| Jan 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,579 | Titled Tue Early | E46 |
| Nov 2025 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,575 | Titled Tue | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 499 | 249.5 | 2,287 |
| Davos Summer Open | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,806 |
| Wch U16 | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,042 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 1,947 |
| ch-EU Online U12 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,500 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,310 |
| Baden-Baden Swiss 1st | 2021 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,778 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,964 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Mattenberger's chess games?
824 games by Matthias Mattenberger, from Sep 2017 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 Matthias Mattenberger has played.
What does Matthias Mattenberger play on the first move as White?
Across 411 games with White in our database, Matthias Mattenberger opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Mattenberger answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Matthias Mattenberger play as White?
As White, Matthias Mattenberger's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (69 games, 34.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (60 games, 43.3% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 412 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Mattenberger play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Mattenberger most often plays: Sicilian (62 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (61 games, 24.6% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 36.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 412 games.
What is Matthias Mattenberger's FIDE rating?
Matthias Mattenberger is currently rated 2,369 in classical chess, 2,260 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,369 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Matthias Mattenberger played?
Our database contains 824 games by Matthias Mattenberger, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 342 wins, 134 draws, 348 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Mattenberger?
824 games by Matthias Mattenberger 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.