Prepare against Matthias Will
DEU · World #37,526 classical · FIDE ID 4679482
When preparing against Matthias Will, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 8.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 144 games by Matthias Will, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Will's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Will 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 | 1,948 | 2,131 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 26 | 65 | 53 | 18.1% |
| As White | 74 | 15 | 34 | 25 | 20.3% |
| As Black | 70 | 11 | 31 | 28 | 15.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Will's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Will's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 67.6% | 44.0% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 31.1% | 43.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Will usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Will usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Will usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Will usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Will usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Will usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 68.6% | 35.4% |
| c6 | 11 | 31.4% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 19 | 82.6% | 31.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
Matthias Will's chess games
All 144 games by Matthias Will in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 26 wins, 65 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 16 | 5/10/1 | 31.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 25 | 2/12/11 | 8.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 24 | 5/7/12 | 20.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Detlef Neukirch | 2,262 | Dresden Vdes Open | D03 |
| Apr 2012 | Sebastian Rudolf | 2,218 | Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | B03 |
| Dec 2006 | Maik Biel | 2,190 | Oberliga Ost-A 0607 | A48 |
| Mar 2007 | Reinhard Jaenig | 2,176 | 23rd Bad Woerishofen Open | B03 |
| Oct 2017 | Juergen Luther | 2,157 | Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albena Masters Open | 2013 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,073 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 2 | 1,963 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,087 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 1,975 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,122 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,088 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,076 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Will's chess games?
144 games by Matthias Will, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Will has played.
What does Matthias Will play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Matthias Will opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Will answers 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Matthias Will play as White?
As White, Matthias Will's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Will play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Will most often plays: Dutch Defense (25 games, 8.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (24 games, 20.8% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Matthias Will's FIDE rating?
Matthias Will is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Matthias Will played?
Our database contains 144 games by Matthias Will, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 65 draws, 53 losses (18.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Will?
144 games by Matthias Will 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.