Prepare against Matthias Frey
CHE · World #33,548 classical · FIDE ID 1315030
Our database contains 47 games by Matthias Frey, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Frey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Frey 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 | 1,966 | 1,966 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 15 | 11 | 21 | 31.9% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Frey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Frey's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 95.8% | 47.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Frey usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Frey usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Frey usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Frey usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 81.8% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Matthias Frey's chess games
All 47 games by Matthias Frey in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 15 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D49 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Rafael Montero Melendez | 2,261 | 8th Gibraltar Masters | B34 |
| Jan 2010 | Anthony C Ashby | 2,178 | 8th Gibraltar Masters | C18 |
| Apr 2010 | Alexandre Grillon | 2,096 | 22nd Lenk Open | B85 |
| Nov 2011 | Michal Belousek | 2,088 | Rail 4 Countries | B41 |
| Jan 2013 | Gerhard Prill | 2,056 | 15th Basel Hilton Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,113 |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,865 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,800 |
| 15th Basel Hilton Open | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,980 |
| 10th Gibraltar Challengers A | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 1,930 |
| 22nd Lenk Open | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 2,084 |
| Zuerich Open B 32nd | 2008 | 3 | 2 | 1,989 |
| Rail 4 Countries | 2011 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,258 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Frey's chess games?
47 games by Matthias Frey, from Jul 2007 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 Frey has played.
What does Matthias Frey play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Matthias Frey opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Frey answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Matthias Frey play as White?
As White, Matthias Frey's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Frey play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Frey most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Matthias Frey's FIDE rating?
Matthias Frey is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Matthias Frey played?
Our database contains 47 games by Matthias Frey, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Frey?
47 games by Matthias Frey 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.