Prepare against Matthias Carno
France · World #82,020 classical · FIDE ID 681679
When preparing against Matthias Carno, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (56%).
Our database contains 96 games by Matthias Carno, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Carno's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Carno 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 | 1,783 | 1,967 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 1,831 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,839 | 1,839 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 38 | 26 | 32 | 39.6% |
| As White | 49 | 21 | 11 | 17 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 47 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Carno's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Carno's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 85.7% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 12.2% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Carno usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Carno usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Carno usually continues f4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Carno usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Carno usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 47.8% | 81.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 55.6% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Matthias Carno's chess games
All 96 games by Matthias Carno in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 38 wins, 26 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Martinez, , Mauricio | 2,020 | Val Thorens B | C17 |
| Jul 2017 | Thierry Kozlowski | 1,951 | 2nd Espalion Open | B10 |
| Jul 2008 | Arnaud Labarthe | 1,899 | 8th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | B01 |
| Jul 2016 | Christian Kedinger | 1,820 | 1st Espalion Open | A42 |
| Jul 2017 | Daniel Labarrere | 1,816 | 2nd Espalion Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,041 |
| 8th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,902 |
| 2nd Espalion Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,904 |
| 22nd Saint Affrique Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,461 |
| 3rd Espalion Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,805 |
| 1st Espalion Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,756 |
| 7th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,922 |
| 10th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Carno's chess games?
96 games by Matthias Carno, from Oct 2006 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 Carno has played.
What does Matthias Carno play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Matthias Carno opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Carno answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Matthias Carno play as White?
As White, Matthias Carno's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Carno play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Carno most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Matthias Carno's FIDE rating?
Matthias Carno is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid and 1,839 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,967 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Matthias Carno played?
Our database contains 96 games by Matthias Carno, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 26 draws, 32 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Carno?
96 games by Matthias Carno 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.