Prepare against Matthias Fritz
Austria · World #81,722 classical · FIDE ID 1652192
When preparing against Matthias Fritz, expect 1.c4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 46 games by Matthias Fritz, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Fritz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Fritz 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 | 1,784 | 1,793 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,820 | 1,820 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 15 | 7 | 24 | 32.6% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Fritz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Fritz's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 37.5% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 63% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Fritz usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Fritz usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Fritz usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Fritz usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Fritz usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Fritz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 50.0% | 18.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Matthias Fritz's chess games
All 46 games by Matthias Fritz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Manfred Schumi | 2,202 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | A26 |
| Apr 2020 | Harald Rotter | 1,854 | ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | A10 |
| Apr 2020 | Zeljko Kuzmanovic | 1,811 | ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | A09 |
| Apr 2020 | Clemens Ticar | 1,753 | ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | A26 |
| Apr 2020 | Carina Hiebner | 1,561 | ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,708 |
| 13th Styrian Open U10/12 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,786 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,773 |
| 11th Styrian U10/12 Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | – |
| ch-Graz B | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,460 |
| Steyr Landesliga 2122 | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Fritz's chess games?
46 games by Matthias Fritz, from Oct 2015 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 Fritz has played.
What does Matthias Fritz play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Matthias Fritz opens with 1.c4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Fritz answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Matthias Fritz play as White?
As White, Matthias Fritz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Fritz play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Fritz most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Matthias Fritz's FIDE rating?
Matthias Fritz is currently rated 1,784 in classical chess and 1,820 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Matthias Fritz played?
Our database contains 46 games by Matthias Fritz, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Fritz?
46 games by Matthias Fritz 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.