Prepare against Matthias Armbrust
DEU · World #57,242 classical · FIDE ID 24637254
When preparing against Matthias Armbrust, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 24.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 202 games by Matthias Armbrust, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Armbrust's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Armbrust 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 | 1,866 | 1,879 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 1,928 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 72 | 42 | 88 | 35.6% |
| As White | 98 | 40 | 21 | 37 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 104 | 32 | 21 | 51 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Armbrust's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Armbrust's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 89.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 9.2% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Armbrust usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Armbrust usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Armbrust usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Armbrust usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Armbrust usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Armbrust usually continues Nxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 98.1% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 18 | 51.4% | 30.6% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 45.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Matthias Armbrust's chess games
All 202 games by Matthias Armbrust in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 72 wins, 42 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 8/6/19 | 24.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 34 | 13/7/14 | 38.2% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 24 | 7/5/12 | 29.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Jonas Rosner | 2,184 | ch-GER Net qual1 U25 | B25 |
| Jul 2011 | Vincent Bremer | 2,144 | 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | A41 |
| Jul 2011 | Joerg Hauch | 2,101 | 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | C25 |
| Nov 2021 | Wolfgang Scholzen | 2,058 | 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | C06 |
| Nov 2021 | Joachim Waffenschmidt | 2,026 | 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,615 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,877 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,700 |
| ch-GER Open U25 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1,602 |
| 29th Wiesbaden Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,726 |
| 24th ch-RLP MTB | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,876 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,669 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U25 | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Armbrust's chess games?
202 games by Matthias Armbrust, from Oct 2006 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 Matthias Armbrust has played.
What does Matthias Armbrust play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Matthias Armbrust opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Armbrust answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Matthias Armbrust play as White?
As White, Matthias Armbrust's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (33 games, 24.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Armbrust play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Armbrust most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Modern Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Matthias Armbrust's FIDE rating?
Matthias Armbrust is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Matthias Armbrust played?
Our database contains 202 games by Matthias Armbrust, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 42 draws, 88 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Armbrust?
202 games by Matthias Armbrust 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.