Prepare against Paul Matis
DEU · World #67,467 classical · FIDE ID 12915319
When preparing against Paul Matis, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (75%).
Our database contains 37 games by Paul Matis, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Matis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Matis 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 | 1,830 | 1,946 | Jan 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 40.5% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Matis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Matis's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 61.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Matis usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Matis usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Matis usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Paul Matis's chess games
All 37 games by Paul Matis in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Jul 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, 15 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Martin Wolff | 1,986 | ch-Unterfranken M1 51th | B30 |
| Mar 2002 | Tobias Talmon | 1,986 | 6th Neckar Open B | B23 |
| Jan 2000 | Juergen Zimlich | 1,908 | ch-Unterfranken M1 51th | B01 |
| Jan 1995 | Klaus Schwarzenbrunner | 1,841 | ch-Unterfranken H1 46th | A40 |
| Jan 1995 | Ralph Becker | 1,796 | ch-Unterfranken H1 46th | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Unterfranken M2 49th | 1998 | 9 | 6 | – |
| ch-Unterfranken H1 46th | 1995 | 9 | 7 | 1,847 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 47th | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,354 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 51th | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,877 |
| 6th Neckar Open B | 2002 | 1 | 1 | 2,386 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Matis's chess games?
37 games by Paul Matis, from May 2010 to Jul 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 Paul Matis has played.
What does Paul Matis play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Paul Matis opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Matis answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games).
What openings does Paul Matis play as White?
As White, Paul Matis's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Matis play as Black?
As Black, Paul Matis most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Paul Matis's FIDE rating?
Paul Matis is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Paul Matis played?
Our database contains 37 games by Paul Matis, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 15 draws, 7 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Matis?
37 games by Paul Matis 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.