Prepare against Matthias Becker
FM · DEU · World #4,188 classical · FIDE ID 12915564
Our database contains 198 games by Matthias Becker, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Becker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Becker 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 | 2,298 | 2,339 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,325 | 2,343 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,273 | 2,287 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 87 | 49 | 62 | 43.9% |
| As White | 101 | 44 | 29 | 28 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 97 | 43 | 20 | 34 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Becker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Becker's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 81.4% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 10.3% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 7.2% | 64.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Becker usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Becker usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Becker usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Becker usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Becker usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Becker usually continues b4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 41.5% | 56.8% |
| e5 | 18 | 34.0% | 69.4% |
| g6 | 7 | 13.2% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 40.0% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 11 | 31.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 8.6% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Matthias Becker's chess games
All 198 games by Matthias Becker in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 87 wins, 49 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Hugo Ten Hertog | 2,520 | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A | ? |
| Mar 2026 | Matthias Dann | 2,434 | 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | C53 |
| Aug 2018 | Igor Yagupov | 2,405 | 5th Prague Summer Open A | C18 |
| Dec 2025 | Christian Mann | 2,390 | 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | A10 |
| May 2012 | Leon Mons | 2,366 | ch-GER U18 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2013 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,140 |
| 5th Prague Summer Open A | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,361 |
| chA-GER U25 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,807 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,109 |
| 33rd Staufer Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,306 |
| 22nd Feffernitz Raika Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,179 |
| Oberliga Baden 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 7 | 2,454 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 24-25 | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,299 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Becker's chess games?
198 games by Matthias Becker, from May 2010 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 Becker has played.
What does Matthias Becker play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Matthias Becker opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Becker answers 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Matthias Becker play as White?
As White, Matthias Becker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Becker play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Becker most often plays: Modern Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Rat Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Matthias Becker's FIDE rating?
Matthias Becker is currently rated 2,298 in classical chess, 2,325 in rapid and 2,273 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Matthias Becker played?
Our database contains 198 games by Matthias Becker, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 49 draws, 62 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Becker?
198 games by Matthias Becker 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.