Prepare against Matthias Krallmann
FM · DEU · World #10,838 classical · FIDE ID 4613848
Our database contains 667 games by Matthias Krallmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Krallmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Krallmann 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 | 2,157 | 2,304 | Jul 2007 |
| Blitz | 2,098 | 2,164 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 667 | 233 | 272 | 162 | 34.9% |
| As White | 358 | 135 | 148 | 75 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 309 | 98 | 124 | 87 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Krallmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Krallmann's side.
First moves as White (358 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 319 | 89.1% | 59.6% |
| e4 | 39 | 10.9% | 48.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Krallmann usually continues c4 (59.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Krallmann usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Krallmann usually continues c4 (53.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Krallmann usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Krallmann usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Krallmann usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 83 | 64.8% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 38 | 29.7% | 53.9% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.9% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 83 | 74.1% | 51.8% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 23.2% | 59.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
Matthias Krallmann's chess games
All 667 games by Matthias Krallmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 233 wins, 272 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 59 | 29/18/12 | 49.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 43 | 15/20/8 | 34.9% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 36 | 11/20/5 | 30.6% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 33 | 10/13/10 | 30.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 11/11/6 | 39.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 18 | 6/9/3 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 12/2/1 | 80.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 1/10/4 | 6.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 45 | 18/16/11 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 32 | 7/22/3 | 21.9% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 12/5/10 | 44.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Oliver Reeh | 2,435 | 2nd Wichern Open | E39 |
| Jan 1992 | Soenke Maus | 2,435 | Hamburg Open | A70 |
| Nov 2008 | Chiel Van Oosterom | 2,420 | NRW Class2 0809 | C56 |
| Jan 1998 | Claus Neidhardt | 2,410 | BL2-West 9798 | D26 |
| Jan 1992 | Konstantinos Moutousis | 2,405 | Dortmund Open A | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2007 | 78 | 45.5 | 2,256 |
| ch-OWL | 1990 | 49 | 32 | 2,386 |
| Kassel Open | 1996 | 26 | 19.5 | 2,475 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2006 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,243 |
| Groningen Open | 1994 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,158 |
| Oberliga NRW 9192 II | 1992 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,296 |
| Bundesliga 1986-87 | 1987 | 10 | 3 | 2,163 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,357 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Krallmann's chess games?
667 games by Matthias Krallmann, from Apr 2003 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 Krallmann has played.
What does Matthias Krallmann play on the first move as White?
Across 358 games with White in our database, Matthias Krallmann opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Krallmann answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Matthias Krallmann play as White?
As White, Matthias Krallmann's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (59 games, 49.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (43 games, 34.9% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 30.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 358 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Krallmann play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Krallmann most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (45 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (32 games, 21.9% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 309 games.
What is Matthias Krallmann's FIDE rating?
Matthias Krallmann is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess and 2,098 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Matthias Krallmann played?
Our database contains 667 games by Matthias Krallmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 233 wins, 272 draws, 162 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Krallmann?
667 games by Matthias Krallmann 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.