Prepare against Matthias Ahlberg
DEU · World #13,387 classical · FIDE ID 24611085
When preparing against Matthias Ahlberg, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 42.4% over 33 games.
Our database contains 212 games by Matthias Ahlberg, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Ahlberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Ahlberg 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 | 2,124 | 2,207 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,207 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 2,207 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 92 | 31 | 89 | 43.4% |
| As White | 106 | 50 | 19 | 37 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 106 | 42 | 12 | 52 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Ahlberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Ahlberg's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 98.1% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ahlberg usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Ahlberg usually continues Qe2 (70.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Ahlberg usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ahlberg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 53 | 100.0% | 37.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 27 | 100.0% | 53.7% |
Matthias Ahlberg's chess games
All 212 games by Matthias Ahlberg in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 92 wins, 31 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 14/8/11 | 42.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 10/2/9 | 47.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 21 | 10/2/9 | 47.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Florian Grafl | 2,353 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | B11 |
| Oct 2005 | Helge Hintze | 2,303 | 16th Goch Open | C17 |
| Mar 2020 | Karsten Hansch | 2,300 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | B12 |
| May 2021 | Karsten Schulz | 2,262 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | B06 |
| Mar 2020 | Stefan Schiffer | 2,247 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,075 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 20 | 10.5 | 1,825 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 20 | 10.5 | 1,975 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,923 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
| ch-GER Net Blitz sf | 2021 | 12 | 4 | 1,926 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U2400 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,809 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Ahlberg's chess games?
212 games by Matthias Ahlberg, from Jan 2007 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 Ahlberg has played.
What does Matthias Ahlberg play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Matthias Ahlberg opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.h3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Ahlberg answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (100% of games).
What openings does Matthias Ahlberg play as White?
As White, Matthias Ahlberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (33 games, 42.4% win rate); French Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Ahlberg play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Ahlberg most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Matthias Ahlberg's FIDE rating?
Matthias Ahlberg is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Matthias Ahlberg played?
Our database contains 212 games by Matthias Ahlberg, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 31 draws, 89 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Ahlberg?
212 games by Matthias Ahlberg 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.