Prepare against Matthieu Zeihen
Luxembourg · World #23,427 classical · FIDE ID 4006895
Our database contains 43 games by Matthieu Zeihen, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthieu Zeihen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthieu Zeihen 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 | 2,030 | 2,068 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,079 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 1,873 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 34.9% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 52.4% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 42.9% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 52% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Zeihen usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Zeihen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Zeihen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Zeihen usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Zeihen usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Zeihen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Matthieu Zeihen's chess games
All 43 games by Matthieu Zeihen in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 15 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Kibrit Arakanchi,Teofilo | 1,902 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | E68 |
| Jun 2026 | Tsonev,Yavor | 1,841 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | D12 |
| Nov 2024 | Facundo Javier Navarro Canete | 1,836 | World Youth Open U16 2024 | C45 |
| Nov 2024 | Arthur Neres De Souza | 1,724 | World Youth Open U16 2024 | D30 |
| Oct 2024 | Francisco Adilio Lessa | 1,714 | World Youth Open U16 2024 | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,996 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,989 |
| ch-EU Union U14 20th | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,736 |
| ch-EU Union U14 19th | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,783 |
| TCh-EUR Youth U18 | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,893 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthieu Zeihen's chess games?
43 games by Matthieu Zeihen, from Dec 2021 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 Matthieu Zeihen has played.
What does Matthieu Zeihen play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Matthieu Zeihen opens with 1.c4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthieu Zeihen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Matthieu Zeihen play as White?
As White, Matthieu Zeihen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthieu Zeihen play as Black?
As Black, Matthieu Zeihen most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Matthieu Zeihen's FIDE rating?
Matthieu Zeihen is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Matthieu Zeihen played?
Our database contains 43 games by Matthieu Zeihen, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthieu Zeihen?
43 games by Matthieu Zeihen 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.