Prepare against Matthias Willsch
DEU · World #8,382 classical · FIDE ID 4628667
Our database contains 276 games by Matthias Willsch, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Willsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Willsch 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 | 2,198 | 2,288 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 276 | 94 | 110 | 72 | 34.1% |
| As White | 131 | 47 | 52 | 32 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 145 | 47 | 58 | 40 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Willsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Willsch's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 67.9% | 55.1% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 26.7% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.8% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Willsch usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Willsch usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Willsch usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 61.4% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Willsch usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Willsch usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Willsch usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 65 | 98.5% | 52.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 44.4% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 18 | 40.0% | 36.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Matthias Willsch's chess games
All 276 games by Matthias Willsch 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: 94 wins, 110 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| E00 | Catalan | 17 | 6/10/1 | 35.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 2/8/0 | 20.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Arndt Miltner | 2,402 | Bundesliga 2004-05 | C00 |
| Jan 1996 | Christian Joecks | 2,370 | Oberliga Nord N 9596 | E92 |
| Mar 2005 | Andreas Reuss | 2,356 | Bundesliga 2004-05 | D02 |
| Apr 2007 | Aljoscha Feuerstack | 2,355 | BL2-Nord 0607 | D04 |
| Jan 1993 | Wolfgang Jordan | 2,310 | Oberliga Nord N 9293 | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga NordN | 1990 | 23 | 15 | 2,366 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein masters | 1998 | 18 | 10 | 2,288 |
| Bundesliga 2004-05 | 2005 | 15 | 5 | 2,327 |
| ch-S Schleswig Holstein VM-B 43rd | 1988 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| Oberliga Nord N 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,314 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein masters 51st | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,316 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Meisterklasse | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,014 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein VM | 1991 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,488 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Willsch's chess games?
276 games by Matthias Willsch, 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 Willsch has played.
What does Matthias Willsch play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Matthias Willsch opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Willsch answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Matthias Willsch play as White?
As White, Matthias Willsch's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Catalan (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Willsch play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Willsch most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Matthias Willsch's FIDE rating?
Matthias Willsch is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Matthias Willsch played?
Our database contains 276 games by Matthias Willsch, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 110 draws, 72 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Willsch?
276 games by Matthias Willsch 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.