Prepare against Matthias Willems
DEU · World #26,799 classical · FIDE ID 24606154
Our database contains 211 games by Matthias Willems, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Willems's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Willems 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 | 2,006 | 2,150 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 1,987 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,993 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 78 | 68 | 65 | 37.0% |
| As White | 109 | 44 | 36 | 29 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 102 | 34 | 32 | 36 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Willems's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Willems's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 51 | 46.8% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 30 | 27.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 19 | 17.4% | 63.2% |
| g3 | 8 | 7.3% | 31.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Willems usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Willems usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Willems usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Willems usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Willems usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Willems usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 27 | 57.4% | 31.5% |
| c5 | 12 | 25.5% | 70.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 14.9% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 18 | 52.9% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 20.6% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 11.8% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Matthias Willems's chess games
All 211 games by Matthias Willems in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 78 wins, 68 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 37 | 12/12/13 | 32.4% |
| C41 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 17 | 3/4/10 | 17.6% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C41 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A22 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Sebastian Gramlich | 2,312 | 11th Karl Mala Memorial Open | A14 |
| Jun 2010 | Tobias Kabos | 2,214 | 13th Rhein Main Open | A26 |
| Jul 2005 | Carsten Kreiling | 2,207 | 9th Karl Mala Memorial Open | D30 |
| Jun 2013 | Ernst Fromme | 2,180 | 16th Rhein Main Open A | A11 |
| Oct 2010 | Stefan Zimmermann | 2,179 | Hessenliga 1011 | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hessenliga 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,150 |
| 1st Hofheim Spring Open A | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,948 |
| Hessenliga 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,102 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,844 |
| 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,029 |
| 25th Wiesbaden Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
| 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,016 |
| 5th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Willems's chess games?
211 games by Matthias Willems, from Oct 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 Willems has played.
What does Matthias Willems play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Matthias Willems opens with 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Willems answers 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Matthias Willems play as White?
As White, Matthias Willems's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); London System (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Willems play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Willems most often plays: Philidor (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Matthias Willems's FIDE rating?
Matthias Willems is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Matthias Willems played?
Our database contains 211 games by Matthias Willems, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 68 draws, 65 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Willems?
211 games by Matthias Willems 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.