Prepare against Matthias Kierzek
DEU · World #16,894 classical · FIDE ID 4647009
Our database contains 607 games by Matthias Kierzek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Kierzek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Kierzek 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 | 2,086 | 2,277 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 607 | 241 | 210 | 156 | 39.7% |
| As White | 306 | 139 | 94 | 73 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 301 | 102 | 116 | 83 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Kierzek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Kierzek's side.
First moves as White (306 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 302 | 98.7% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kierzek usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kierzek usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Kierzek usually continues Bg5 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kierzek usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kierzek usually continues Qe2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Kierzek usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 135 | 96.4% | 54.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 3.6% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 87 | 97.8% | 55.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Matthias Kierzek's chess games
All 607 games by Matthias Kierzek 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: 241 wins, 210 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 48 | 22/13/13 | 45.8% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 41 | 15/14/12 | 36.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 36 | 21/10/5 | 58.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 35 | 17/9/9 | 48.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 35 | 17/12/6 | 48.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 33 | 9/17/7 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 30 | 11/12/7 | 36.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 29 | 7/14/8 | 24.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 14/6/2 | 63.6% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 18 | 3/8/7 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| D00 | London System | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Aleksandr Karpatchev | 2,461 | 35th Arco Open | A57 |
| Nov 2013 | Igor Blechzin | 2,411 | 23rd Wch Seniors | E94 |
| Feb 2008 | Sasa Martinovic | 2,363 | 25th Bled Open A | E73 |
| Nov 2016 | Jan Plachetka | 2,348 | 26th Wch Seniors 65 | D38 |
| Nov 2016 | Jorn Sloth | 2,312 | 26th Wch Seniors 65 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 38 | 24 | 2,210 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 33 | 17.5 | 2,111 |
| chT-EUR Seniors 65 | 2021 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,265 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,368 |
| Hessenliga 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,223 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,155 |
| 22nd Wch Seniors | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,220 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Kierzek's chess games?
607 games by Matthias Kierzek, 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 Kierzek has played.
What does Matthias Kierzek play on the first move as White?
Across 306 games with White in our database, Matthias Kierzek opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Kierzek answers 1...c6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Matthias Kierzek play as White?
As White, Matthias Kierzek's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (48 games, 45.8% win rate); Slav Defense (41 games, 36.6% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 306 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Kierzek play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Kierzek most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (35 games, 48.6% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (30 games, 36.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 301 games.
What is Matthias Kierzek's FIDE rating?
Matthias Kierzek is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Matthias Kierzek played?
Our database contains 607 games by Matthias Kierzek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 241 wins, 210 draws, 156 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Kierzek?
607 games by Matthias Kierzek 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.