Prepare against Matthias Bach
FM · DEU · World #6,333 classical · FIDE ID 4603168
Our database contains 1,625 games by Matthias Bach, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Bach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Bach 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 | 2,239 | 2,364 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,277 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,263 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,625 | 666 | 327 | 632 | 41.0% |
| As White | 812 | 374 | 161 | 277 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 813 | 292 | 166 | 355 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Bach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Bach's side.
First moves as White (810 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 704 | 86.9% | 55.4% |
| e4 | 32 | 4.0% | 57.8% |
| b4 | 25 | 3.1% | 66.0% |
| c4 | 23 | 2.8% | 65.2% |
| d3 | 19 | 2.3% | 52.6% |
| f4 | 5 | 0.6% | 90.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Bach usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bach usually continues c4 (57.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Bach usually continues c4 (39.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Bach usually continues b4 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bach usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Bach usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (352 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 189 | 53.7% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 100 | 28.4% | 42.0% |
| d6 | 42 | 11.9% | 65.5% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 4.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (304 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 155 | 51.0% | 41.9% |
| d5 | 118 | 38.8% | 49.2% |
| d6 | 26 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Matthias Bach's chess games
All 1,625 games by Matthias Bach 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: 666 wins, 327 draws, 632 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 81 | 50/11/20 | 61.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 76 | 37/16/23 | 48.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 57 | 23/12/22 | 40.4% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 56 | 19/10/27 | 33.9% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 51 | 26/11/14 | 51.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 42 | 18/7/17 | 42.9% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 42 | 22/8/12 | 52.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 38 | 14/13/11 | 36.8% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 29 | 8/6/15 | 27.6% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 25 | 13/7/5 | 52.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 97 | 30/23/44 | 30.9% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 76 | 32/10/34 | 42.1% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 75 | 23/21/31 | 30.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 48 | 25/11/12 | 52.1% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 40 | 8/10/22 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 35 | 13/7/15 | 37.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 32 | 14/8/10 | 43.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 31 | 10/8/13 | 32.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 28 | 7/4/17 | 25.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 27 | 8/3/16 | 29.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Jean-Marc Degraeve | 2,579 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A21 |
| Oct 2021 | Viktor Bologan | 2,574 | Titled Tue | E39 |
| Mar 2023 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,553 | Titled Tue Late | A69 |
| Jul 2018 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | 2,552 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A61 |
| Feb 2023 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,514 | Titled Tue Late | E31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 548 | 221.5 | 2,155 |
| ch-Hamburg int | 2004 | 63 | 30 | 2,331 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 25 | 2,288 |
| ch-Hamburg | 1997 | 27 | 15 | 2,316 |
| Lueneburg IM | 2014 | 18 | 9 | 2,237 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2017 | 18 | 12 | 2,349 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 2017 | 14 | 5 | 2,158 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Bach's chess games?
1,625 games by Matthias Bach, 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 Bach has played.
What does Matthias Bach play on the first move as White?
Across 810 games with White in our database, Matthias Bach opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.b4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Bach answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Matthias Bach play as White?
As White, Matthias Bach's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (81 games, 61.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (76 games, 48.7% win rate); Indian Defense (57 games, 40.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 812 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Bach play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Bach most often plays: Sicilian (97 games, 30.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (76 games, 42.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (75 games, 30.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 813 games.
What is Matthias Bach's FIDE rating?
Matthias Bach is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,364 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Matthias Bach played?
Our database contains 1,625 games by Matthias Bach, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 666 wins, 327 draws, 632 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Bach?
1,625 games by Matthias Bach 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.