Prepare against Martin Matthiesen
FM · DNK · World #4,053 classical · FIDE ID 1404067
Our database contains 1,247 games by Martin Matthiesen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Matthiesen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Matthiesen 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 | 2,301 | 2,396 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,247 | 2,291 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,319 | 2,337 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,247 | 490 | 281 | 476 | 39.3% |
| As White | 611 | 252 | 148 | 211 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 636 | 238 | 133 | 265 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Matthiesen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Matthiesen's side.
First moves as White (611 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 527 | 86.3% | 51.8% |
| e4 | 32 | 5.2% | 64.1% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 5.1% | 67.7% |
| c4 | 19 | 3.1% | 55.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Matthiesen usually continues c4 (49.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Matthiesen usually continues c4 (51.4% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Matthiesen usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 64.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Matthiesen usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Matthiesen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Matthiesen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (292 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 118 | 40.4% | 42.4% |
| c5 | 98 | 33.6% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 51 | 17.5% | 54.9% |
| g6 | 13 | 4.5% | 69.2% |
| d6 | 10 | 3.4% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 162 | 75.7% | 50.6% |
| d5 | 42 | 19.6% | 31.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Martin Matthiesen's chess games
All 1,247 games by Martin Matthiesen 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: 490 wins, 281 draws, 476 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 78 | 34/18/26 | 43.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 75 | 32/18/25 | 42.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 45 | 16/13/16 | 35.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 36 | 17/9/10 | 47.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 32 | 10/9/13 | 31.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 27 | 15/7/5 | 55.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 23 | 8/3/12 | 34.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 14/5/18 | 37.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 35 | 13/9/13 | 37.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 32 | 7/5/20 | 21.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,678 | Titled Tue | B09 |
| Dec 2021 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,599 | Titled Tue | A53 |
| Feb 2019 | Tigran L. Petrosian | 2,595 | Titled Tue | A41 |
| Jan 2018 | Rasmus Svane | 2,587 | 56th chT-DEN 1718 | E35 |
| Feb 2016 | Sergei Ovsejevitsch | 2,584 | Aarhus Chess House | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 416 | 191.5 | 2,263 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2018 | 57 | 31.5 | 2,262 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 24.5 | 2,179 |
| chB-DEN | 2013 | 29 | 14.5 | 2,264 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2016 | 28 | 18 | 2,357 |
| ch-DEN | 2009 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,319 |
| Aarhus Chess House IM | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,374 |
| Aarhus Summer | 2010 | 18 | 6 | 2,149 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen (12 games) · Rasmus Skytte (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Matthiesen's chess games?
1,247 games by Martin Matthiesen, 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 Martin Matthiesen has played.
What does Martin Matthiesen play on the first move as White?
Across 611 games with White in our database, Martin Matthiesen opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Matthiesen answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Martin Matthiesen play as White?
As White, Martin Matthiesen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (78 games, 43.6% win rate); Slav Defense (75 games, 42.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (45 games, 35.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 611 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Matthiesen play as Black?
As Black, Martin Matthiesen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 37.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (32 games, 21.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 636 games.
What is Martin Matthiesen's FIDE rating?
Martin Matthiesen is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess, 2,247 in rapid and 2,319 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,396 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Martin Matthiesen played?
Our database contains 1,247 games by Martin Matthiesen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 490 wins, 281 draws, 476 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Matthiesen?
1,247 games by Martin Matthiesen 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.