Prepare against Matthias Bolk
DEU · World #24,184 classical · FIDE ID 12977616
Our database contains 73 games by Matthias Bolk, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Bolk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Bolk 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 | 2,024 | 2,099 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 2,080 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 2,080 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 25 | 21 | 27 | 34.2% |
| As White | 38 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Bolk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Bolk's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 76.3% | 44.8% |
| b4 | 9 | 23.7% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 44.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Bolk usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bolk usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Bolk usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.b4 — 24% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Bolk usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bolk usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Bolk usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 57.1% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 6 | 28.6% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 85.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Matthias Bolk's chess games
All 73 games by Matthias Bolk in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 25 wins, 21 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Jakob Meister | 2,460 | Berlin Kreuzberg Open | A41 |
| Oct 2018 | Henrik Hesse | 2,272 | 14th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | B06 |
| Jan 1992 | Bernd Buehler | 2,205 | chT-GER U18 | A16 |
| Oct 2015 | Matthias Hahlbohm | 2,065 | 11th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | B23 |
| Jul 2017 | Jan Pubantz | 2,013 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,106 |
| Berlin Spring Open A | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,056 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 2,099 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,049 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 2,036 |
| Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,132 |
| chT-GER U18 | 1992 | 5 | 5 | 2,605 |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Bolk's chess games?
73 games by Matthias Bolk, from Nov 2013 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 Bolk has played.
What does Matthias Bolk play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Matthias Bolk opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.b4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Bolk answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Matthias Bolk play as White?
As White, Matthias Bolk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Orangutan opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Bolk play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Bolk most often plays: Modern Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Matthias Bolk's FIDE rating?
Matthias Bolk is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Matthias Bolk played?
Our database contains 73 games by Matthias Bolk, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 21 draws, 27 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Bolk?
73 games by Matthias Bolk 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.