Prepare against Matthias Wasmuth
DEU · World #15,986 classical · FIDE ID 4607805
Our database contains 65 games by Matthias Wasmuth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Wasmuth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Wasmuth 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 | 2,095 | 2,210 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,200 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 16 | 37 | 12 | 24.6% |
| As White | 33 | 8 | 22 | 3 | 24.2% |
| As Black | 32 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Wasmuth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Wasmuth's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 100.0% | 57.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Wasmuth usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Wasmuth usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Wasmuth usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Matthias Wasmuth's chess games
All 65 games by Matthias Wasmuth in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 37 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Thomas Kastek | 2,255 | ch-Hamburg | A58 |
| Nov 2019 | Holger Mach | 2,233 | Oberliga Nord N 1920 | B70 |
| Jan 1988 | Christoph Engelbert | 2,220 | ch-Hamburg | A41 |
| Dec 2021 | Christoph Ramme | 2,151 | chT-Hamburg Landesliga 2122 | B76 |
| Jul 2018 | Annett Wagner-Michel | 2,119 | ch-GER Seniors 50 | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamburg | 1988 | 9 | 4 | 2,224 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,121 |
| ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1920 | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 2,158 |
| ch-GER U16 | 1979 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| Lueneburg Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 2,012 |
| ch-GER Seniors 50 36th | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,080 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1617 | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 2,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Wasmuth's chess games?
65 games by Matthias Wasmuth, from Apr 2003 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 Wasmuth has played.
What does Matthias Wasmuth play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Matthias Wasmuth opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Wasmuth answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Matthias Wasmuth play as White?
As White, Matthias Wasmuth's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Torre Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Wasmuth play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Wasmuth most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Matthias Wasmuth's FIDE rating?
Matthias Wasmuth is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Matthias Wasmuth played?
Our database contains 65 games by Matthias Wasmuth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 37 draws, 12 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Wasmuth?
65 games by Matthias Wasmuth 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.