Prepare against Matthias Rudolf
DEU · World #13,961 classical · FIDE ID 24609382
When preparing against Matthias Rudolf, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 186 games by Matthias Rudolf, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Rudolf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Rudolf 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 | 2,117 | 2,165 | Jul 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,010 | 2,090 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 53 | 72 | 61 | 28.5% |
| As White | 101 | 30 | 41 | 30 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 85 | 23 | 31 | 31 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Rudolf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Rudolf's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 91.1% | 50.5% |
| b3 | 7 | 6.9% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 50.5% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.b3 — 7% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (71% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Bb2 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 61.9% | 44.2% |
| c5 | 15 | 35.7% | 63.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 53.8% | 32.1% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 26.9% | 64.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Matthias Rudolf's chess games
All 186 games by Matthias Rudolf in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - Aug 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: 53 wins, 72 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Lara Schulze | 2,314 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | B66 |
| Jul 2009 | Jens Kotainy | 2,270 | Dresden ZMD Open | C01 |
| Mar 2020 | Inna Agrest | 2,260 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | B40 |
| Mar 2014 | Jan Woellermann | 2,212 | Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | B34 |
| Mar 2020 | Matthias Ahlberg | 2,207 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2009 | 29 | 14 | 2,114 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,930 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,113 |
| 23rd Dresden ZMD Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,077 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,922 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,051 |
| 21st Dresden ZMD Open A | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,999 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Rudolf's chess games?
186 games by Matthias Rudolf, from Apr 2004 to Aug 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 Rudolf has played.
What does Matthias Rudolf play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Matthias Rudolf opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Rudolf answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Matthias Rudolf play as White?
As White, Matthias Rudolf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Rudolf play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Rudolf most often plays: French Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Matthias Rudolf's FIDE rating?
Matthias Rudolf is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess and 2,010 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Matthias Rudolf played?
Our database contains 186 games by Matthias Rudolf, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 72 draws, 61 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Rudolf?
186 games by Matthias Rudolf 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.