Prepare against Mattis Fels
DEU · World #50,305 classical · FIDE ID 34623795
When preparing against Mattis Fels, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation as White, 68.4% over 19 games.
Our database contains 48 games by Mattis Fels, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mattis Fels's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mattis Fels 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 | 1,892 | 1,906 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,854 | 1,854 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 22 | 8 | 18 | 45.8% |
| As White | 24 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mattis Fels's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mattis Fels's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Fels usually continues Nc3 (73.1% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Fels usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Fels usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 89.5% | 35.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Mattis Fels's chess games
All 48 games by Mattis Fels in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 22 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 19 | 13/1/5 | 68.4% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Boehning,Kilian | 2,216 | 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | A03 |
| Jan 2023 | Slavko Krneta | 1,800 | Verden Open B | B44 |
| May 2024 | Raphael Noll | 1,775 | ch-GER U12 | B22 |
| May 2024 | Eduard Rau | 1,756 | ch-GER U12 | B13 |
| May 2024 | Theo Draude | 1,731 | ch-GER U12 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2023 | 22 | 10 | 1,242 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,798 |
| LJEM 2026 - Niedersachsen U14 | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 1,862 |
| Verden Open B | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,790 |
| 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mattis Fels's chess games?
48 games by Mattis Fels, from Feb 2023 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 Mattis Fels has played.
What does Mattis Fels play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Mattis Fels opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mattis Fels answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mattis Fels play as White?
As White, Mattis Fels's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (19 games, 68.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mattis Fels play as Black?
As Black, Mattis Fels most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Mattis Fels's FIDE rating?
Mattis Fels is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess, 1,854 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Mattis Fels played?
Our database contains 48 games by Mattis Fels, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mattis Fels?
48 games by Mattis Fels 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.