Prepare against Matthias Basel
DEU · World #24,854 classical · FIDE ID 4649451
Our database contains 290 games by Matthias Basel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Basel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Basel 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 | 2,019 | 2,110 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,075 | 2,075 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,116 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 290 | 94 | 106 | 90 | 32.4% |
| As White | 146 | 59 | 47 | 40 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 144 | 35 | 59 | 50 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Basel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Basel's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 123 | 84.2% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 14.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Basel usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Basel usually continues Nf3 (47.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Basel usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Basel usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Basel usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Basel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 57 | 79.2% | 49.1% |
| d6 | 13 | 18.1% | 61.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 85.4% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Matthias Basel's chess games
All 290 games by Matthias Basel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 94 wins, 106 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 53 | 14/24/15 | 26.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Michael Kopylov | 2,445 | 1st Canarias en Red prel | A32 |
| Apr 2012 | Gabriel Seuffert | 2,335 | chT-Unterfranken M1 63th | D37 |
| Jan 1996 | Hans Schlosser | 2,335 | Oberliga Bayern 9596 | B38 |
| Jan 1997 | Joachim Olbrich | 2,330 | Oberliga Bayern 9697 | E12 |
| Apr 2020 | Marvin Henning | 2,319 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor1 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,319 |
| 2nd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 7 | 2,176 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 62th | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,928 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 59th | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,932 |
| Landesliga Nord 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,999 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,717 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 2,060 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 57th | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1,958 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Basel's chess games?
290 games by Matthias Basel, from Apr 2003 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 Basel has played.
What does Matthias Basel play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Matthias Basel opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Basel answers 1...g6 (79% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Matthias Basel play as White?
As White, Matthias Basel's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Basel play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Basel most often plays: Modern Defense (53 games, 26.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Matthias Basel's FIDE rating?
Matthias Basel is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 2,075 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (May 2014).
How many games has Matthias Basel played?
Our database contains 290 games by Matthias Basel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 106 draws, 90 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Basel?
290 games by Matthias Basel 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.