Prepare against Matthias Henzelmann
DEU · World #65,343 classical · FIDE ID 34621393
When preparing against Matthias Henzelmann, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 71 games by Matthias Henzelmann, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Henzelmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Henzelmann 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 | 1,837 | 1,899 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,668 | 1,706 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,802 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 18 | 16 | 37 | 25.4% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 39 | 9 | 8 | 22 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Henzelmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Henzelmann's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 65.6% | 38.1% |
| e4 | 10 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 38.1% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Henzelmann usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Henzelmann usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Henzelmann usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Henzelmann usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Henzelmann usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Henzelmann usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 25.9% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
Matthias Henzelmann's chess games
All 71 games by Matthias Henzelmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 18 wins, 16 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D60 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Janno Doering | 1,813 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | D60 |
| Oct 2023 | Uwe Brehm | 1,592 | Marburg Open B | D00 |
| Sep 2023 | Paul Koenigs | 1,561 | 17th Main Vogelsberg Open | E61 |
| Aug 2023 | Lutz Spreer | 1,560 | 32nd Wiesbaden Open | B40 |
| Oct 2023 | Thomas Friedel | 1,541 | Marburg Open B | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Soden U10 Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 835 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,064 |
| 17th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,367 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,430 |
| 5th Bad Soden U10 Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 780 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,721 |
| Marburg Open B | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,644 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2024 | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,736 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Henzelmann's chess games?
71 games by Matthias Henzelmann, from Jul 2023 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 Henzelmann has played.
What does Matthias Henzelmann play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Matthias Henzelmann opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Henzelmann answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games).
What openings does Matthias Henzelmann play as White?
As White, Matthias Henzelmann's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Henzelmann play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Henzelmann most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Matthias Henzelmann's FIDE rating?
Matthias Henzelmann is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess, 1,668 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (May 2026).
How many games has Matthias Henzelmann played?
Our database contains 71 games by Matthias Henzelmann, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 37 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Henzelmann?
71 games by Matthias Henzelmann 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.