Prepare against Matthias Nabel
DEU · World #58,058 classical · FIDE ID 16211731
Our database contains 41 games by Matthias Nabel, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Nabel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Nabel 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 | 1,863 | 1,953 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,953 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 41.5% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 47.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 50.0% | 27.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 44.4% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Nabel usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Nabel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Nabel usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nabel usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Nabel usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Nabel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Matthias Nabel's chess games
All 41 games by Matthias Nabel in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Hartmut Badestein | 2,116 | 2nd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | B38 |
| Aug 2015 | Matthias Hahlbohm | 2,069 | 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C02 |
| Aug 2003 | Harald Fietz | 1,995 | 2nd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | C12 |
| Aug 2017 | Jan Kretzschmar | 1,819 | 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A81 |
| Jun 2002 | Oliver Hedermann | 1,771 | Berlin Open 7th | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,889 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
| 2nd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 1,929 |
| Berlin Open 09 | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,857 |
| Berlin Open 7th | 2002 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,903 |
| 2nd Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2005 | 2 | 0 | 1,925 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Nabel's chess games?
41 games by Matthias Nabel, from Sep 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 Nabel has played.
What does Matthias Nabel play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Matthias Nabel opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Nabel answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games).
What openings does Matthias Nabel play as White?
As White, Matthias Nabel's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Nabel play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Nabel most often plays: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Matthias Nabel's FIDE rating?
Matthias Nabel is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Matthias Nabel played?
Our database contains 41 games by Matthias Nabel, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Nabel?
41 games by Matthias Nabel 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.