Prepare against Matthias Kill
DEU · World #23,232 classical · FIDE ID 4646398
When preparing against Matthias Kill, expect 1.Nf3 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (42%).
Our database contains 49 games by Matthias Kill, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Kill's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Kill 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 | 2,032 | 2,101 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 2,103 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 7 | 17 | 25 | 14.3% |
| As White | 22 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 13.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Kill's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Kill's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 40.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kill usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kill usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Kill usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Kill usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Kill usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Kill usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 41.7% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Matthias Kill's chess games
All 49 games by Matthias Kill 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: 7 wins, 17 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Filseck Open | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,375 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,838 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U17 | 1995 | 6 | 3 | – |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,958 |
| 5th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2001 | 6 | 4 | 2,332 |
| 22nd Staufer Open | 2010 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,870 |
| 10th Staufer Open | 1998 | 3 | 0 | 1,911 |
| 24th Staufer Open | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 2,128 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Kill's chess games?
49 games by Matthias Kill, 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 Kill has played.
What does Matthias Kill play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Matthias Kill opens with 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Kill answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (42% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Matthias Kill play as White?
As White, Matthias Kill's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Kill play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Kill most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Matthias Kill's FIDE rating?
Matthias Kill is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Matthias Kill played?
Our database contains 49 games by Matthias Kill, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 17 draws, 25 losses (14.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Kill?
49 games by Matthias Kill 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.