Prepare against Matthias Haffner
DEU · World #95,228 classical · FIDE ID 34623116
When preparing against Matthias Haffner, expect 1.c4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 37 games by Matthias Haffner, covering Jun 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Haffner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Haffner 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 | 1,744 | 1,802 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 27.0% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Haffner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Haffner's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 78.9% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 21.1% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 79% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Haffner usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Haffner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Haffner usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Haffner usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Matthias Haffner's chess games
All 37 games by Matthias Haffner in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2024 - 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Herbert Weigel | 2,290 | RL Open | B22 |
| Mar 2016 | Vasilii Arbin | 1,641 | SVR Open | A29 |
| Mar 2015 | Thomas Kasperczyk | 1,477 | SVR Open | A45 |
| Mar 2015 | Helmut Hoefer | 1,412 | SVR Open | A38 |
| Mar 2016 | Maurizio Gatkewicz | 1,180 | SVR Open | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RL Open | 1994 | 13 | 6 | 1,849 |
| SVR Open | 2016 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,554 |
| ch-RL B | 1992 | 11 | 1 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Haffner's chess games?
37 games by Matthias Haffner, from Jun 2024 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 Haffner has played.
What does Matthias Haffner play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Matthias Haffner opens with 1.c4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Haffner answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Matthias Haffner play as White?
As White, Matthias Haffner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Haffner play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Haffner most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Matthias Haffner's FIDE rating?
Matthias Haffner is currently rated 1,744 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,802 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Matthias Haffner played?
Our database contains 37 games by Matthias Haffner, covering Jun 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Haffner?
37 games by Matthias Haffner 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.