Prepare against Matthias Weiss
DEU · World #37,428 classical · FIDE ID 4638190
Our database contains 168 games by Matthias Weiss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Weiss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Weiss 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 | 1,947 | 2,082 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 1,994 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 40 | 73 | 55 | 23.8% |
| As White | 86 | 28 | 34 | 24 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 82 | 12 | 39 | 31 | 14.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Weiss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Weiss's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 100.0% | 52.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Weiss usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Weiss usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Weiss usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 96.7% | 37.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 100.0% | 45.3% |
Matthias Weiss's chess games
All 168 games by Matthias Weiss 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: 40 wins, 73 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/11/4 | 28.6% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Hans-Martin Arold | 2,272 | chA-Hessen | B07 |
| Jan 2008 | Andreas Kuhn | 2,206 | Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | B22 |
| Apr 2008 | Wolfgang jr. Rausch | 2,197 | ch-Frankfurt | B05 |
| Feb 2017 | Veaceslav Cofman | 2,169 | BL2-Sued 1617 | A59 |
| Oct 2021 | Egon Merkle | 2,146 | Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,999 |
| ch-Hessen MVT | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,029 |
| Hessenliga 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 1 | 1,879 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,033 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,056 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,910 |
| 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,748 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Weiss's chess games?
168 games by Matthias Weiss, 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 Weiss has played.
What does Matthias Weiss play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Matthias Weiss opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Weiss answers 1...c5 (97% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Matthias Weiss play as White?
As White, Matthias Weiss's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Weiss play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Weiss most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Matthias Weiss's FIDE rating?
Matthias Weiss is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Matthias Weiss played?
Our database contains 168 games by Matthias Weiss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 73 draws, 55 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Weiss?
168 games by Matthias Weiss 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.