Prepare against Matthias Koerber
DEU · World #9,685 classical · FIDE ID 24688037
Our database contains 99 games by Matthias Koerber, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Koerber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Koerber 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 | 2,175 | 2,198 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 35 | 44 | 20 | 35.4% |
| As White | 45 | 20 | 17 | 8 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 54 | 15 | 27 | 12 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Koerber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Koerber's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 100.0% | 63.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Koerber usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Koerber usually continues c4 (73.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Koerber usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 78.9% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Matthias Koerber's chess games
All 99 games by Matthias Koerber in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 35 wins, 44 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D79 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Egbert Loyen | 2,192 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | A39 |
| Jan 2015 | Anna Dergatschova | 2,191 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | D07 |
| Sep 2016 | Benjamin Ries | 2,190 | Oberliga NRW 1617 | D15 |
| Sep 2015 | Andreas Soehnchen | 2,146 | Oberliga NRW 1516 | D15 |
| Sep 2013 | Marcel Quast | 2,137 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1314 | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,112 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,173 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 2,145 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,153 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,995 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,316 |
| Oberliga NRW 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 2,263 |
| 1st Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Koerber's chess games?
99 games by Matthias Koerber, from Jul 2009 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 Koerber has played.
What does Matthias Koerber play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Matthias Koerber opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Koerber answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Matthias Koerber play as White?
As White, Matthias Koerber's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Koerber play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Koerber most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Matthias Koerber's FIDE rating?
Matthias Koerber is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Matthias Koerber played?
Our database contains 99 games by Matthias Koerber, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 44 draws, 20 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Koerber?
99 games by Matthias Koerber 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.