Prepare against Matthias Burschowsky
Austria · World #7,874 classical · FIDE ID 1608754
Our database contains 292 games by Matthias Burschowsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Burschowsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Burschowsky 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 | 2,207 | 2,249 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,249 | 2,249 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,229 | 2,229 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 94 | 94 | 104 | 32.2% |
| As White | 141 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 151 | 51 | 47 | 53 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Burschowsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Burschowsky's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 77 | 54.6% | 46.8% |
| Nf3 | 50 | 35.5% | 49.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 8.5% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 55% of White games, 46.8% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Burschowsky usually continues g3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Burschowsky usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Burschowsky usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 49.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Burschowsky usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Burschowsky usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Burschowsky usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 76.1% | 51.9% |
| d6 | 8 | 11.3% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 6 | 8.5% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 94.9% | 36.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Matthias Burschowsky's chess games
All 292 games by Matthias Burschowsky 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: 94 wins, 94 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 49 | 18/13/18 | 36.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E03 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 26 | 8/8/10 | 30.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Georg Danner | 2,440 | chT2-AUT w 0809 | A13 |
| Jan 2020 | Michael Fedorovsky | 2,434 | chT2W-AUT 1920 | A12 |
| Mar 2016 | Zigurds Lanka | 2,421 | chT2W-AUT 1516 | A37 |
| Mar 2019 | Thomas Reich | 2,360 | chT2W-AUT 1819 | A26 |
| Feb 2019 | Alexander Eybl | 2,289 | chT2W-AUT 1819 | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goetzis Open | 1997 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,152 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 1998 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,112 |
| chT2W-AUT 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,335 |
| chT2W-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 8 | 2,330 |
| chT2W-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,296 |
| chT2W-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 2 | 2,159 |
| chT2W-AUT 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,237 |
| chT2W-AUT 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Burschowsky's chess games?
292 games by Matthias Burschowsky, 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 Burschowsky has played.
What does Matthias Burschowsky play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Matthias Burschowsky opens with 1.c4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Burschowsky answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Matthias Burschowsky play as White?
As White, Matthias Burschowsky's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (49 games, 36.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Burschowsky play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Burschowsky most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Matthias Burschowsky's FIDE rating?
Matthias Burschowsky is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess, 2,249 in rapid and 2,229 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Matthias Burschowsky played?
Our database contains 292 games by Matthias Burschowsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 94 draws, 104 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Burschowsky?
292 games by Matthias Burschowsky 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.