Prepare against Matthias Thesing
IM · DEU · World #3,802 classical · FIDE ID 4600720
When preparing against Matthias Thesing, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 0.0% over 17 games.
Our database contains 861 games by Matthias Thesing, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Thesing's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Thesing 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 | 2,309 | 2,445 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,349 | 2,407 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 861 | 285 | 339 | 237 | 33.1% |
| As White | 435 | 167 | 172 | 96 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 426 | 118 | 167 | 141 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Thesing's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Thesing's side.
First moves as White (435 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 324 | 74.5% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 83 | 19.1% | 58.4% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 5.7% | 56.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Thesing usually continues Nc3 (56.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Thesing usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Thesing usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 58.4% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Thesing usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Thesing usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Thesing usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 122 | 65.9% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 56 | 30.3% | 38.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 115 | 75.2% | 45.2% |
| Nf6 | 30 | 19.6% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 5.2% | 31.3% |
Matthias Thesing's chess games
All 861 games by Matthias Thesing in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 285 wins, 339 draws, 237 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 123 | 47/45/31 | 38.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 40 | 17/14/9 | 42.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 34 | 11/14/9 | 32.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 94 | 33/31/30 | 35.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 59 | 18/19/22 | 30.5% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 30 | 8/12/10 | 26.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 24 | 1/12/11 | 4.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 21 | 7/11/3 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 4/10/7 | 19.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 18 | 2/7/9 | 11.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17 | 0/8/9 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 | Matthew D Sadler | 2,668 | Bundesliga 1998-99 | B23 |
| Oct 2011 | Alexei Fedorov | 2,609 | chT-ROM | B43 |
| Jun 2010 | Sarunas Sulskis | 2,554 | 2nd Eforie Nord Open | C01 |
| Jan 2000 | Eric Lobron | 2,550 | Bundesliga 1999-00 | D30 |
| Apr 1994 | Markus Stangl | 2,540 | Bundesliga 1993-94 | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2013 | 42 | 15.5 | 2,378 |
| Dortmund Open | 1990 | 25 | 17.5 | 2,507 |
| Dortmund-C | 1991 | 20 | 11 | 2,421 |
| chT2-ROM | 2015 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,415 |
| Wch U26 | 1992 | 17 | 10 | 2,393 |
| ch-NRW | 1984 | 15 | 8 | 2,299 |
| Bundesliga 1990-91 | 1991 | 15 | 8 | 2,382 |
| Bundesliga 1992-93 | 1993 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,396 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Thesing's chess games?
861 games by Matthias Thesing, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Thesing has played.
What does Matthias Thesing play on the first move as White?
Across 435 games with White in our database, Matthias Thesing opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Thesing answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Matthias Thesing play as White?
As White, Matthias Thesing's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (123 games, 38.2% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (40 games, 42.5% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 32.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 435 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Thesing play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Thesing most often plays: Sicilian (94 games, 35.1% win rate); Slav Defense (59 games, 30.5% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 426 games.
What is Matthias Thesing's FIDE rating?
Matthias Thesing is currently rated 2,309 in classical chess and 2,349 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,445 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Matthias Thesing played?
Our database contains 861 games by Matthias Thesing, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 285 wins, 339 draws, 237 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Thesing?
861 games by Matthias Thesing 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.