Prepare against Matthias Gauss
DEU · World #23,746 classical · FIDE ID 4622839
When preparing against Matthias Gauss, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 250 games by Matthias Gauss, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Gauss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Gauss 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 | 2,028 | 2,254 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,072 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,117 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 79 | 85 | 86 | 31.6% |
| As White | 124 | 41 | 45 | 38 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 126 | 38 | 40 | 48 | 30.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 205 rated games against 186 different opponents, across 25 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 140 | 52 | 44 | 44 | 37.1% | 2,069 | 2,084 | 10 |
| Blitz | 41 | 18 | 5 | 18 | 43.9% | 2,039 | 2,018 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 69 | 10 | 16 | 43 | 14.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 124 | 59 | 38 | 27 | 47.6% |
Wins over titled players: 7 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 2 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2,000 | 1,912 |
| 2025 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1,989 | 2,050 |
| 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2,016 | 1,966 |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,978 | 1,911 |
| 2019 | 25 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 2,056 | 2,024 |
| 2018 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 2,094 | 2,034 |
| 2016 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 2,068 | 2,068 |
| 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,876 | 1,933 |
| 2014 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2,018 | 2,118 |
| 2013 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2,159 | 2,159 |
| 2012 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2,036 | 2,098 |
| 2011 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2,144 | 2,094 |
| 2010 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2,041 | 2,088 |
| 2009 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2,059 | 2,219 |
| 2008 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2,158 | 2,101 |
| 2007 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2,103 | 2,103 |
| 2006 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2,103 | 1,903 |
Where Matthias Gauss has played
Germany (19) · Czechia (3) · Austria (1) · Croatia (1) · Netherlands (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Gauss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Gauss's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 124 | 100.0% | 51.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Gauss usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gauss usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gauss usually continues d3 (47.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 53 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 93.3% | 45.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 6.7% | 66.7% |
Matthias Gauss's chess games
All 250 games by Matthias Gauss in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 79 wins, 85 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 37 | 12/13/12 | 32.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 28 | 8/8/12 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Bela Soos | 2,355 | Hessenliga 9596 | A08 |
| Jan 1991 | Axel Derikum | 2,320 | GER CupT | B10 |
| Jan 1992 | Frank Sahlender | 2,305 | BL2-Nord 9192 | D41 |
| Jan 1996 | Norbert Heck | 2,290 | Hessenliga 9596 | E05 |
| Dec 2004 | Harald Stelzer | 2,288 | Hessenliga 0405 | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hessenliga 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
| Hessenliga 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,256 |
| Hessenliga 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 4 | 2,186 |
| Hessenliga | 1995 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,388 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,936 |
| Hessenliga 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,206 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,316 |
| BL2-Nord 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,192 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Gauss's chess games?
250 games by Matthias Gauss, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Gauss has played.
What does Matthias Gauss play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Matthias Gauss opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Gauss answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Matthias Gauss play as White?
As White, Matthias Gauss's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (37 games, 32.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Scotch Game (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Gauss play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Gauss most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (28 games, 28.6% win rate); French Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Matthias Gauss's FIDE rating?
Matthias Gauss is currently rated 2,028 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Matthias Gauss played?
Our database contains 250 games by Matthias Gauss, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 85 draws, 86 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Gauss?
250 games by Matthias Gauss 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.