Prepare against Matthias De Wachter
FM · Belgium · World #13,957 classical · FIDE ID 201839
When preparing against Matthias De Wachter, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 291 games by Matthias De Wachter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias De Wachter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias De Wachter 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 | 2,116 | 2,363 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 291 | 96 | 86 | 109 | 33.0% |
| As White | 141 | 54 | 43 | 44 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 150 | 42 | 43 | 65 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias De Wachter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias De Wachter's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 46.8% | 51.5% |
| e4 | 42 | 29.8% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 17.7% | 62.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.0% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Wachter usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Wachter usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Wachter usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Wachter usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Wachter usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Wachter usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 30 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 25 | 31.3% | 36.0% |
| e5 | 16 | 20.0% | 21.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 52.3% | 41.3% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 36.4% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Matthias De Wachter's chess games
All 291 games by Matthias De Wachter 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: 96 wins, 86 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | David C Smerdon | 2,523 | 38th Aegean Open | A10 |
| Aug 2021 | Darko Doric | 2,477 | 4th Solta Open | A14 |
| Nov 1998 | Erald Dervishi | 2,430 | 37th Wch U20 | D35 |
| Apr 2022 | Vladislav Larkin | 2,424 | Reykjavik Kvika Open | A41 |
| Jul 2015 | Balind Nadj Hedjesi | 2,410 | 38th Aegean Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U20 | 1997 | 13 | 5 | 2,233 |
| 37th Wch U20 | 1998 | 12 | 5 | 2,246 |
| ch-EU U16 | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,198 |
| chT-BEL 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,392 |
| Wch U14 | 1992 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 4 | 2,135 |
| Wch U12 | 1991 | 10 | 3.5 | – |
| Aegean Open 45th | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias De Wachter's chess games?
291 games by Matthias De Wachter, 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 De Wachter has played.
What does Matthias De Wachter play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Matthias De Wachter opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias De Wachter answers 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Matthias De Wachter play as White?
As White, Matthias De Wachter's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias De Wachter play as Black?
As Black, Matthias De Wachter most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Matthias De Wachter's FIDE rating?
Matthias De Wachter is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Matthias De Wachter played?
Our database contains 291 games by Matthias De Wachter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 86 draws, 109 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias De Wachter?
291 games by Matthias De Wachter 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.