Prepare against Matthias Kemeny
DEU · World #33,333 classical · FIDE ID 4643020
When preparing against Matthias Kemeny, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Classical as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 358 games by Matthias Kemeny, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Kemeny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Kemeny 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 | 1,967 | 2,078 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 1,980 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 358 | 132 | 65 | 160 | 36.9% |
| As White | 182 | 78 | 28 | 75 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 176 | 54 | 37 | 85 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Kemeny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Kemeny's side.
First moves as White (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 182 | 100.0% | 50.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kemeny usually continues Nf3 (43.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kemeny usually continues Nf3 (51.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kemeny usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 76 | 95.0% | 42.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 96.6% | 41.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Matthias Kemeny's chess games
All 358 games by Matthias Kemeny in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 132 wins, 65 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 33 | 7/7/18 | 21.2% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 30 | 11/6/13 | 36.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Ilmars Starostits | 2,460 | Guben Open | B76 |
| May 2010 | Jeronimo Hawellek | 2,319 | Bargteheide Open | B09 |
| Sep 2001 | Thomas Thiel | 2,314 | 2nd Hamburg HSK Elo Open | B13 |
| Sep 2001 | Kameswaran Visweswaran | 2,299 | 2nd Hamburg HSK Elo Open | B18 |
| Jul 2006 | Daniel Malek | 2,299 | 10th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeister | 2013 | 32 | 15.5 | 1,989 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,027 |
| Bargteheide Open | 2015 | 12 | 4 | 2,142 |
| chC-Schleswig Holstein 55th | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,059 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,160 |
| ch- Schleswig Holstein HT-A 43rd | 1988 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand-A 50th | 1995 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 9th Cesenatico Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,904 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Kemeny's chess games?
358 games by Matthias Kemeny, from Apr 2003 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 Kemeny has played.
What does Matthias Kemeny play on the first move as White?
Across 182 games with White in our database, Matthias Kemeny opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Kemeny answers 1...c6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Matthias Kemeny play as White?
As White, Matthias Kemeny's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 21.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 52.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 182 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Kemeny play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Kemeny most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Matthias Kemeny's FIDE rating?
Matthias Kemeny is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Matthias Kemeny played?
Our database contains 358 games by Matthias Kemeny, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 65 draws, 160 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Kemeny?
358 games by Matthias Kemeny 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.