Prepare against Matthias Gantner
FM · CHE · World #4,682 classical · FIDE ID 1310534
Our database contains 223 games by Matthias Gantner, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Gantner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Gantner 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 | 2,282 | 2,340 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,265 | 2,304 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,311 | 2,317 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 73 | 63 | 87 | 32.7% |
| As White | 118 | 50 | 18 | 50 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 105 | 23 | 45 | 37 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Gantner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Gantner's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 79.7% | 52.7% |
| d4 | 18 | 15.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Gantner usually continues Nf3 (44.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Gantner usually continues f4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Gantner usually continues d4 (26.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Gantner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gantner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Gantner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 25.5% | 61.5% |
| c6 | 12 | 23.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 9 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 9 | 17.6% | 22.2% |
| d6 | 7 | 13.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 45.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 36.4% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 15.2% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Matthias Gantner's chess games
All 223 games by Matthias Gantner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 73 wins, 63 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | David Pardo Simon | 2,493 | BCF-chT1d 1516 (4NCL) Demotion pool | C37 |
| Oct 2017 | Albert Bokros | 2,482 | 33rd EU-Cup | B27 |
| Feb 2017 | Christopher Ward | 2,441 | chT2b-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | B35 |
| Sep 2018 | Martin Ballmann | 2,393 | chT-SUI | B06 |
| Dec 2006 | Alexander Belezky | 2,390 | 30th Zuerich Open A | B74 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 61 | 25 | 2,224 |
| ch-BCF Rapidplay 28th | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| chT-SUI 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,404 |
| Winterthur Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,165 |
| 124th ch-SUI 2024 | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,270 |
| chB-SUI | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,332 |
| 27th Universiad Men | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,123 |
| 23rd EU-Cup | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 2,324 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Gantner's chess games?
223 games by Matthias Gantner, from Apr 2004 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 Gantner has played.
What does Matthias Gantner play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Matthias Gantner opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Gantner answers 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Matthias Gantner play as White?
As White, Matthias Gantner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); King's Gambit (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Gantner play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Gantner most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Matthias Gantner's FIDE rating?
Matthias Gantner is currently rated 2,282 in classical chess, 2,265 in rapid and 2,311 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (May 2018).
How many games has Matthias Gantner played?
Our database contains 223 games by Matthias Gantner, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 63 draws, 87 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Gantner?
223 games by Matthias Gantner 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.