Prepare against Matthias Limberg
DEU · World #12,411 classical · FIDE ID 4672119
Our database contains 129 games by Matthias Limberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Limberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Limberg 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 | 2,136 | 2,215 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 36 | 64 | 29 | 27.9% |
| As White | 64 | 23 | 33 | 8 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 65 | 13 | 31 | 21 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Limberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Limberg's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 50.0% | 64.1% |
| e4 | 32 | 50.0% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Limberg usually continues Bf4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Limberg usually continues Bf4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Limberg usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Limberg usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Limberg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Limberg usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 79.2% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 52.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 47.8% | 50.0% |
Matthias Limberg's chess games
All 129 games by Matthias Limberg 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: 36 wins, 64 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 20 | 5/14/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 18 | 2/12/4 | 11.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C13 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Knut Andersen | 2,113 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1415 | A11 |
| Sep 2015 | Andre Schuetze | 2,112 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1516 | A07 |
| Nov 2000 | Ulrich Wiechen | 2,026 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 0001 | B03 |
| Jan 2014 | Tobias Schuette | 2,006 | NRW Verbandsklasse Group3 1314 | A03 |
| Apr 2018 | Fabian Schaller | 1,998 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1718 | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,965 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 4 | 2,102 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,986 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,370 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet U17 | 1994 | 7 | 4 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 2,250 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Limberg's chess games?
129 games by Matthias Limberg, 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 Limberg has played.
What does Matthias Limberg play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Matthias Limberg opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Limberg answers 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games).
What openings does Matthias Limberg play as White?
As White, Matthias Limberg's most-played openings in our database are: London System (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Limberg play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Limberg most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (18 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Matthias Limberg's FIDE rating?
Matthias Limberg is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (May 2011).
How many games has Matthias Limberg played?
Our database contains 129 games by Matthias Limberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 64 draws, 29 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Limberg?
129 games by Matthias Limberg 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.