Prepare against Matthias Behrendt
DEU · World #80,301 classical · FIDE ID 12950947
When preparing against Matthias Behrendt, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (38%).
Our database contains 96 games by Matthias Behrendt, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Behrendt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Behrendt 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 | 1,788 | 1,814 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,752 | 1,784 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,783 | 1,822 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 38 | 14 | 44 | 39.6% |
| As White | 49 | 26 | 9 | 14 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 47 | 12 | 5 | 30 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Behrendt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Behrendt's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 55.1% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 12 | 24.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Behrendt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Behrendt usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Behrendt usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Behrendt usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Behrendt usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Behrendt usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 63.2% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 37.5% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Matthias Behrendt's chess games
All 96 games by Matthias Behrendt in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 38 wins, 14 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Hardy Wenske | 1,826 | 30th Kiel Open | A47 |
| Jul 2017 | Alexander Indinger | 1,798 | 30th Kiel Open | A13 |
| Mar 2018 | Dirk Goetz | 1,790 | ch-Schleswig-Holstein HT | E07 |
| Jul 2013 | Bernd Zielke | 1,722 | 26th Kiel Open B | C44 |
| Aug 2016 | Frank Hartendauer | 1,710 | 29th Kiel Open B | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LJEM SH 2026 - ELO-Blitz | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 1,804 |
| 29th Kiel Open B | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,595 |
| 30th Kiel Open | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,668 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,608 |
| 26th Kiel Open B | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,681 |
| 28th Kiel Open B | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,577 |
| ch-B Schleswig Holstein 64th | 2009 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-Schleswig-Holstein HT | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,690 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Behrendt's chess games?
96 games by Matthias Behrendt, from Sep 2015 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 Behrendt has played.
What does Matthias Behrendt play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Matthias Behrendt opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Behrendt answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Matthias Behrendt play as White?
As White, Matthias Behrendt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Chimer System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Behrendt play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Behrendt most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Matthias Behrendt's FIDE rating?
Matthias Behrendt is currently rated 1,788 in classical chess, 1,752 in rapid and 1,783 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,814 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Matthias Behrendt played?
Our database contains 96 games by Matthias Behrendt, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 14 draws, 44 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Behrendt?
96 games by Matthias Behrendt 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.