Prepare against Stefan Matt
Austria · World #8,798 classical · FIDE ID 24642320
Our database contains 98 games by Stefan Matt, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Matt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Matt 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 | 2,190 | 2,207 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,196 | 2,196 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,103 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 26 | 32 | 40 | 26.5% |
| As White | 47 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 51 | 11 | 17 | 23 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Matt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Matt's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 48.9% | 41.3% |
| d4 | 14 | 29.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 12.8% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 4 | 8.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 41.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Matt usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Matt usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Matt usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Matt usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Matt usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Matt usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 62.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 19 | 86.4% | 39.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
Stefan Matt's chess games
All 98 games by Stefan Matt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 26 wins, 32 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Veresov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Marco Baldauf | 2,431 | chT2W-AUT 1617 | D90 |
| Oct 2017 | Bernhard Tabernig | 2,328 | chT2W-AUT 1718 | C13 |
| Apr 2024 | Fabian Matt | 2,289 | chT2W-AUT 2324 | A04 |
| Jul 2009 | Hermann Wilfling | 2,168 | 28th St Veit Open A | A89 |
| Nov 2015 | Klaus Juergens | 2,161 | chT2W-AUT 1516 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Seefeld Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| 18th Seefeld Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,006 |
| 27th St Veit Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,027 |
| chT2W-AUT 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 2,187 |
| chT2W-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,239 |
| chT2W-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,147 |
| chT2W-AUT 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 2,204 |
| chT2W-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 1 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Matt's chess games?
98 games by Stefan Matt, from Apr 2006 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 Stefan Matt has played.
What does Stefan Matt play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Stefan Matt opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Matt answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Stefan Matt play as White?
As White, Stefan Matt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Matt play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Matt most often plays: Dutch Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Stefan Matt's FIDE rating?
Stefan Matt is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess, 2,196 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Stefan Matt played?
Our database contains 98 games by Stefan Matt, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 32 draws, 40 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Matt?
98 games by Stefan Matt 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.