Prepare against Matthias Bauer
DEU · World #106,045 classical · FIDE ID 4695569
When preparing against Matthias Bauer, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 144 games by Matthias Bauer, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Bauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Bauer 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 | 1,712 | 1,789 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,780 | 1,800 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,780 | 1,792 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 33 | 51 | 60 | 22.9% |
| As White | 74 | 19 | 25 | 30 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 70 | 14 | 26 | 30 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Bauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Bauer's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 39.2% | 46.6% |
| e4 | 17 | 23.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 13 | 17.6% | 34.6% |
| b3 | 9 | 12.2% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.4% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 46.6% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Bauer usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 51.5% | 41.2% |
| c6 | 7 | 21.2% | 14.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 50.0% | 40.9% |
| f5 | 7 | 31.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Matthias Bauer's chess games
All 144 games by Matthias Bauer in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 33 wins, 51 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Jan Porstmann | 1,875 | ch-Solingen | A01 |
| Dec 2016 | Rainer Falge | 1,799 | ch-Solingen | A46 |
| Feb 2007 | Wolfgang Rothkugel | 1,707 | ch-Rheinhausen 11th | B01 |
| Nov 2016 | Vladimir Koci | 1,636 | 26th Wch Seniors 50 | A46 |
| Mar 2007 | Husein Hasanovic | 1,616 | ch-Leverkusen Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Solingen | 2016 | 31 | 13 | 1,563 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2005 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,470 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,693 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,624 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,553 |
| ch-Bochum | 1989 | 9 | 3 | – |
| Bochum Open | 2006 | 7 | 2 | 1,332 |
| ch-Rheinhausen 10th | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,426 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Bauer's chess games?
144 games by Matthias Bauer, from Sep 2011 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 Bauer has played.
What does Matthias Bauer play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Matthias Bauer opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Bauer answers 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...f5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Matthias Bauer play as White?
As White, Matthias Bauer's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Bauer play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Bauer most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Matthias Bauer's FIDE rating?
Matthias Bauer is currently rated 1,712 in classical chess, 1,780 in rapid and 1,780 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,789 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Matthias Bauer played?
Our database contains 144 games by Matthias Bauer, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 51 draws, 60 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Bauer?
144 games by Matthias Bauer 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.