Prepare against Matthias Muenstermann
DEU · World #87,989 classical · FIDE ID 12901679
When preparing against Matthias Muenstermann, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 68 games by Matthias Muenstermann, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Muenstermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Muenstermann 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 | 1,765 | 1,891 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,866 | 1,866 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 15 | 24 | 29 | 22.1% |
| As White | 33 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 24.2% |
| As Black | 35 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Muenstermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Muenstermann's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 69.7% | 47.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 21.2% | 14.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Muenstermann usually continues c4 (29.2% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Muenstermann usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Muenstermann usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 14.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Muenstermann usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Muenstermann usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Muenstermann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 77.8% | 46.4% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Matthias Muenstermann's chess games
All 68 games by Matthias Muenstermann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 15 wins, 24 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Sebastian Klebs | 1,836 | 28th Wiesbaden Open | D48 |
| May 2019 | Joachim Trierweiler | 1,805 | ch-Frankfurt A | E91 |
| May 2018 | Michael Bergmann | 1,787 | ch-Frankfurt A | B51 |
| May 2018 | Martin Zerhusen | 1,744 | chB-Hessen | D94 |
| May 2018 | Victor Lopez | 1,689 | chB-Hessen | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2019 | 26 | 9.5 | 1,664 |
| chB-Hessen | 2019 | 14 | 7 | 1,627 |
| 28th Wiesbaden Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,884 |
| 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,661 |
| 31st Wiesbaden Open | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,563 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,684 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Muenstermann's chess games?
68 games by Matthias Muenstermann, from Jul 2015 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 Muenstermann has played.
What does Matthias Muenstermann play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Matthias Muenstermann opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Muenstermann answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Matthias Muenstermann play as White?
As White, Matthias Muenstermann's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Muenstermann play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Muenstermann most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Matthias Muenstermann's FIDE rating?
Matthias Muenstermann is currently rated 1,765 in classical chess and 1,866 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (May 2018).
How many games has Matthias Muenstermann played?
Our database contains 68 games by Matthias Muenstermann, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 24 draws, 29 losses (22.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Muenstermann?
68 games by Matthias Muenstermann 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.