Prepare against Matthias Schubert
DEU · World #66,071 classical · FIDE ID 24661139
When preparing against Matthias Schubert, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).
Our database contains 104 games by Matthias Schubert, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Schubert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Schubert 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 | 1,835 | 2,006 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,932 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 39 | 28 | 37 | 37.5% |
| As White | 51 | 24 | 13 | 14 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 53 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Schubert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Schubert's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 92.2% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Schubert usually continues c3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Schubert usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schubert usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Schubert usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 48.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 36.0% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 77.3% | 44.1% |
| f5 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Matthias Schubert's chess games
All 104 games by Matthias Schubert in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 39 wins, 28 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Kai-Gerrit Venske | 2,158 | ch-Niedersachsen | B45 |
| Jan 2014 | Hermann Eickhoff | 1,973 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | B63 |
| Jan 2013 | Peter Schwenteck | 1,946 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | D77 |
| Jan 2012 | Daniel Kimmich | 1,940 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | B34 |
| Jan 2008 | Klaus Schumacher | 1,913 | ch-Niedersachsen | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 28 | 14 | 1,890 |
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2016 | 15 | 9 | 1,856 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2016 | 14 | 8 | 1,824 |
| 2nd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,772 |
| 3rd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,886 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,020 |
| Deidesheim Open | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| 9th Vellmar Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Schubert's chess games?
104 games by Matthias Schubert, from Apr 2009 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 Schubert has played.
What does Matthias Schubert play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Matthias Schubert opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Schubert answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Matthias Schubert play as White?
As White, Matthias Schubert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Schubert play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Schubert most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Matthias Schubert's FIDE rating?
Matthias Schubert is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Matthias Schubert played?
Our database contains 104 games by Matthias Schubert, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 28 draws, 37 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Schubert?
104 games by Matthias Schubert 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.