Prepare against Matthias De Weird
Belgium · World #26,550 classical · FIDE ID 214973
Our database contains 70 games by Matthias De Weird, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthias De Weird's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias De Weird 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 | 2,007 | 2,030 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 1,997 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,046 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 22 | 15 | 33 | 31.4% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 12 | 6 | 23 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias De Weird's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias De Weird's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 86.2% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 56.0% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Weird usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Weird usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Weird usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Weird usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 81.5% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Matthias De Weird's chess games
All 70 games by Matthias De Weird in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 15 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Adrian Roos | 2,210 | 15th Aalst Open | A18 |
| Jul 2019 | Olivier Verheyen | 2,200 | Charleroi Open | B20 |
| Aug 2018 | Sigiswald Barbier | 2,117 | Charleroi Open | A36 |
| Aug 2018 | Tatiana Kasparova | 2,090 | Charleroi Open | B07 |
| Aug 2015 | Rosa Ratsma | 2,081 | Bruges Masters Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleroi Open | 2023 | 17 | 7 | 2,015 |
| ch-BEL U18/20 | 2012 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,708 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,946 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2017 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,823 |
| 15th Aalst Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,084 |
| Bruges Masters Open | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,114 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2005 | 2 | 0 | 780 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,720 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias De Weird's chess games?
70 games by Matthias De Weird, from Sep 2011 to Aug 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 Weird has played.
What does Matthias De Weird play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Matthias De Weird opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.a3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias De Weird answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Matthias De Weird play as White?
As White, Matthias De Weird's most-played openings in our database are: Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias De Weird play as Black?
As Black, Matthias De Weird most often plays: Ruy Lopez (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Matthias De Weird's FIDE rating?
Matthias De Weird is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Matthias De Weird played?
Our database contains 70 games by Matthias De Weird, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 15 draws, 33 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias De Weird?
70 games by Matthias De Weird 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.