Prepare against Matteo Metzdorf
DEU · World #7,101 classical · FIDE ID 16209869
Our database contains 235 games by Matteo Metzdorf, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matteo Metzdorf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matteo Metzdorf 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 | 2,223 | 2,223 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 1,991 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 97 | 67 | 71 | 41.3% |
| As White | 117 | 46 | 38 | 33 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 118 | 51 | 29 | 38 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matteo Metzdorf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matteo Metzdorf's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 116 | 99.1% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.0% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Metzdorf usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Metzdorf usually continues Nf3 (42.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Metzdorf usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Metzdorf usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 53.3% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 32 | 42.7% | 68.8% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 59.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 28.1% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
Matteo Metzdorf's chess games
All 235 games by Matteo Metzdorf in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 97 wins, 67 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Aron Pasti | 2,069 | chT-EU U12 | C11 |
| May 2018 | Klaus Zeiler | 2,063 | ch-Stuttgart A int | A01 |
| Aug 2023 | Constantijn Beukema | 2,005 | Brasschaat Open | B26 |
| May 2023 | Felix Reichmann | 1,976 | ch-GER U16 | A37 |
| Aug 2024 | Wolfgang Prueske | 1,970 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2017 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,494 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2019 | 20 | 12.5 | 1,819 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,995 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2017 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,629 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Final | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,884 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,898 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,896 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matteo Metzdorf's chess games?
235 games by Matteo Metzdorf, from Nov 2015 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 Matteo Metzdorf has played.
What does Matteo Metzdorf play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Matteo Metzdorf opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matteo Metzdorf answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Matteo Metzdorf play as White?
As White, Matteo Metzdorf's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matteo Metzdorf play as Black?
As Black, Matteo Metzdorf most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Matteo Metzdorf's FIDE rating?
Matteo Metzdorf is currently rated 2,223 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Matteo Metzdorf played?
Our database contains 235 games by Matteo Metzdorf, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 67 draws, 71 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matteo Metzdorf?
235 games by Matteo Metzdorf 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.