Prepare against Matthias Kobald
DEU · World #96,503 classical · FIDE ID 12945200
When preparing against Matthias Kobald, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 34 games by Matthias Kobald, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Kobald's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Kobald 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 | 1,740 | 1,790 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,771 | 1,772 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 32.4% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Kobald's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Kobald's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 66.7% | 29.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 29.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kobald usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kobald usually continues exd5 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kobald usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Kobald usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kobald usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
Matthias Kobald's chess games
All 34 games by Matthias Kobald in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Michael Rudhart | 1,890 | chB-Stuttgart int | A44 |
| May 2014 | Joerg Bannach | 1,863 | chB-Stuttgart int | C56 |
| May 2014 | Volker Ruehl | 1,831 | chB-Stuttgart int | A48 |
| Mar 2019 | Nigel Hibberd | 1,777 | 10th Pfalz Open B | B21 |
| May 2016 | Lukas Forster | 1,600 | chB-Stuttgart int | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2018 | 23 | 11 | 1,658 |
| chB-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,663 |
| 10th Pfalz Open B | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,699 |
| 9th Pfalz Open B | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,466 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Kobald's chess games?
34 games by Matthias Kobald, from Feb 2013 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 Kobald has played.
What does Matthias Kobald play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Matthias Kobald opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Kobald answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games).
What openings does Matthias Kobald play as White?
As White, Matthias Kobald's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Kobald play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Kobald most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Matthias Kobald's FIDE rating?
Matthias Kobald is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess, 1,771 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,790 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Matthias Kobald played?
Our database contains 34 games by Matthias Kobald, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Kobald?
34 games by Matthias Kobald 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.