Prepare against Matthias Bluebaum
GM · DEU · World #52 classical · FIDE ID 24651516
When preparing against Matthias Bluebaum, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 36.3% over 135 games.
Our database contains 7,570 games by Matthias Bluebaum, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Bluebaum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Bluebaum 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 | 2,662 | 2,698 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,583 | 2,617 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,608 | 2,685 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 7,570 | 4,250 | 1,777 | 1,543 | 56.1% |
| As White | 3,818 | 2,304 | 850 | 664 | 60.3% |
| As Black | 3,752 | 1,946 | 927 | 879 | 51.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Bluebaum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Bluebaum's side.
First moves as White (3,813 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 3,637 | 95.4% | 71.6% |
| Nf3 | 89 | 2.3% | 66.3% |
| b3 | 44 | 1.2% | 73.9% |
| c4 | 37 | 1.0% | 70.3% |
| a4 | 2 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 71.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Bluebaum usually continues c4 (71.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Bluebaum usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Bluebaum usually continues c4 (72.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 66.3% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Bluebaum usually continues g3 (63.9% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Bluebaum usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Bluebaum usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,589 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 1,309 | 82.4% | 67.6% |
| c6 | 205 | 12.9% | 68.3% |
| e5 | 73 | 4.6% | 49.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1,233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 889 | 72.1% | 65.5% |
| Nf6 | 341 | 27.7% | 60.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Matthias Bluebaum's chess games
All 7,570 games by Matthias Bluebaum in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Sep 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: 4,250 wins, 1,777 draws, 1,543 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 741 | 451/143/147 | 60.9% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 695 | 441/139/115 | 63.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 308 | 209/56/43 | 67.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 283 | 158/82/43 | 55.8% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 209 | 137/33/39 | 65.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 167 | 90/47/30 | 53.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 151 | 98/28/25 | 64.9% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 139 | 88/27/24 | 63.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 121 | 72/29/20 | 59.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 116 | 46/52/18 | 39.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 469 | 263/104/102 | 56.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 277 | 154/54/69 | 55.6% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 266 | 128/73/65 | 48.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 247 | 134/56/57 | 54.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 223 | 118/61/44 | 52.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 203 | 103/46/54 | 50.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 185 | 107/37/41 | 57.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 180 | 101/40/39 | 56.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 165 | 105/26/34 | 63.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 135 | 49/53/33 | 36.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,859 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Sep 2020 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,835 | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final | D37 |
| Jul 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,807 | Titled Tue Late | D31 |
| Oct 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,793 | Titled Tue Late | E41 |
| Mar 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,785 | Chessable Masters Play In | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 4,191 | 3,019.5 | 2,615 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 220 | 157 | 2,614 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 203 | 141 | 2,623 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2025 | 114 | 95 | 2,628 |
| Wch Blitz | 2022 | 63 | 32.5 | 2,598 |
| Wch Rapid | 2022 | 56 | 30.5 | 2,588 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2023 | 44 | 26.5 | 2,683 |
| Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | 2020 | 42 | 25 | 2,658 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hikaru Nakamura (67 games) · Rasmus Svane (46 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (40 games) · Alexey Sarana (40 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (36 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (35 games) · Jan-Krzysztof Duda (34 games) · Alexander Donchenko (33 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Bluebaum's chess games?
7,570 games by Matthias Bluebaum, from Oct 2008 to Sep 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 Bluebaum has played.
What does Matthias Bluebaum play on the first move as White?
Across 3,813 games with White in our database, Matthias Bluebaum opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Bluebaum answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games).
What openings does Matthias Bluebaum play as White?
As White, Matthias Bluebaum's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (741 games, 60.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (695 games, 63.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (308 games, 67.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 3,818 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Bluebaum play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Bluebaum most often plays: French: Classical Variation (469 games, 56.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (277 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (266 games, 48.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 3,752 games.
What is Matthias Bluebaum's FIDE rating?
Matthias Bluebaum is currently rated 2,662 in classical chess, 2,583 in rapid and 2,608 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,698 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Matthias Bluebaum played?
Our database contains 7,570 games by Matthias Bluebaum, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 4,250 wins, 1,777 draws, 1,543 losses (56.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Bluebaum?
7,570 games by Matthias Bluebaum 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.