Prepare against Matthias Berndt
DEU · World #23,609 classical · FIDE ID 4622839
Our database contains 250 games by Matthias Berndt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Berndt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Berndt 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 | 2,028 | 2,254 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,072 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,117 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 79 | 85 | 86 | 31.6% |
| As White | 124 | 41 | 45 | 38 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 126 | 38 | 40 | 48 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Berndt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Berndt's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 124 | 100.0% | 51.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Berndt usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Berndt usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Berndt usually continues d3 (47.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 53 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 93.3% | 45.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 6.7% | 66.7% |
Matthias Berndt's chess games
All 250 games by Matthias Berndt 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: 79 wins, 85 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 37 | 12/13/12 | 32.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 28 | 8/8/12 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Bela Soos | 2,355 | Hessenliga 9596 | A08 |
| Jan 1991 | Axel Derikum | 2,320 | GER CupT | B10 |
| Jan 1992 | Frank Sahlender | 2,305 | BL2-Nord 9192 | D41 |
| Jan 1996 | Norbert Heck | 2,290 | Hessenliga 9596 | E05 |
| Dec 2004 | Harald Stelzer | 2,288 | Hessenliga 0405 | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hessenliga 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
| Hessenliga 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,256 |
| Hessenliga 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 4 | 2,186 |
| Hessenliga | 1995 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,388 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,936 |
| Hessenliga 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,206 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,316 |
| BL2-Nord 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,192 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Berndt's chess games?
250 games by Matthias Berndt, 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 Berndt has played.
What does Matthias Berndt play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Matthias Berndt opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Berndt answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Matthias Berndt play as White?
As White, Matthias Berndt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (37 games, 32.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Scotch Game (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Berndt play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Berndt most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (28 games, 28.6% win rate); French Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Matthias Berndt's FIDE rating?
Matthias Berndt is currently rated 2,028 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Matthias Berndt played?
Our database contains 250 games by Matthias Berndt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 85 draws, 86 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Berndt?
250 games by Matthias Berndt 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.