Prepare against Matthias Tonndorf
FM · DEU · World #6,789 classical · FIDE ID 4682033
Our database contains 487 games by Matthias Tonndorf, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Tonndorf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Tonndorf 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 | 2,229 | 2,318 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,285 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,164 | 2,300 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 487 | 184 | 121 | 182 | 37.8% |
| As White | 253 | 96 | 71 | 86 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 234 | 88 | 50 | 96 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Tonndorf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Tonndorf's side.
First moves as White (253 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 207 | 81.8% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 21 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 3.2% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 8 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.0% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Tonndorf usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Tonndorf usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Tonndorf usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Tonndorf usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Tonndorf usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tonndorf usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 107 | 89.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.3% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 2.5% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 73.8% | 52.2% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.2% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.6% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Matthias Tonndorf's chess games
All 487 games by Matthias Tonndorf in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 184 wins, 121 draws, 182 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 30 | 14/8/8 | 46.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 69 | 24/13/32 | 34.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E50 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Tobias Jugelt | 2,418 | ch-GER 87th | B07 |
| Jun 2017 | Arno Zude | 2,398 | 88th ch-GER | C45 |
| Jun 2017 | Thomas Hoefelsauer | 2,395 | 88th ch-GER | A07 |
| Jun 2008 | Aljoscha Feuerstack | 2,368 | ch-GER Net qual3 U25 | B46 |
| Jun 2011 | Michael Coenen | 2,337 | 5th Maastricht Limburg Open A | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2024 | 91 | 47.5 | 2,165 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U18 | 2001 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,688 |
| 22nd North Sea Cup | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,115 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,164 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,238 |
| ch-Niedersachsen M | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| ch-GER 87th | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,331 |
| 20th North Sea Cup | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,306 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Tonndorf's chess games?
487 games by Matthias Tonndorf, from Apr 2003 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 Tonndorf has played.
What does Matthias Tonndorf play on the first move as White?
Across 253 games with White in our database, Matthias Tonndorf opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Tonndorf answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Matthias Tonndorf play as White?
As White, Matthias Tonndorf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 46.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Scotch Game (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 253 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Tonndorf play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Tonndorf most often plays: Sicilian (69 games, 34.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (18 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 234 games.
What is Matthias Tonndorf's FIDE rating?
Matthias Tonndorf is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 2,112 in rapid and 2,164 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Matthias Tonndorf played?
Our database contains 487 games by Matthias Tonndorf, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 184 wins, 121 draws, 182 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Tonndorf?
487 games by Matthias Tonndorf 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.