Prepare against Matthias Tafertshofer
DEU · World #25,106 classical · FIDE ID 1270012
Our database contains 115 games by Matthias Tafertshofer, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Tafertshofer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Tafertshofer 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 | 2,017 | 2,092 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,042 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,132 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 32 | 34 | 49 | 27.8% |
| As White | 57 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 58 | 12 | 15 | 31 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Tafertshofer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Tafertshofer's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 82.5% | 47.9% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 17.5% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Tafertshofer usually continues c4 (38.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Tafertshofer usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Tafertshofer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Tafertshofer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Tafertshofer usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Tafertshofer usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 100.0% | 32.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
Matthias Tafertshofer's chess games
All 115 games by Matthias Tafertshofer in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 32 wins, 34 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E60 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Alexander Hilverda | 2,300 | Oberliga Bayern 2223 | E08 |
| Jun 2017 | Antonio Martorelli | 2,206 | 9th Porto Mannu Open | D40 |
| Dec 2016 | Michael Kwan | 2,113 | Oberliga Bayern 1617 | E17 |
| Sep 2017 | Jakob Erhard | 2,109 | 1st Innsbruck Open A | C19 |
| May 2022 | Andreas Stadler | 2,038 | Oberliga Bayern 2122 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Innsbruck Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,164 |
| Landesliga Sued 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,795 |
| 2nd Innsbruck Open A | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,022 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,108 |
| Landesliga U20 Sued | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 2,071 |
| Tirol Landesliga 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,023 |
| Bayernliga U20 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,904 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Tafertshofer's chess games?
115 games by Matthias Tafertshofer, from Jan 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 Tafertshofer has played.
What does Matthias Tafertshofer play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Matthias Tafertshofer opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Tafertshofer answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Matthias Tafertshofer play as White?
As White, Matthias Tafertshofer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Tafertshofer play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Tafertshofer most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Matthias Tafertshofer's FIDE rating?
Matthias Tafertshofer is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Matthias Tafertshofer played?
Our database contains 115 games by Matthias Tafertshofer, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 34 draws, 49 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Tafertshofer?
115 games by Matthias Tafertshofer 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.