Prepare against Adrian M S Matthews
United Kingdom · World #78,485 classical · FIDE ID 413631
When preparing against Adrian M S Matthews, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 242 games by Adrian M S Matthews, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Adrian M S Matthews's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adrian M S Matthews 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 | 1,794 | 1,936 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,959 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 67 | 90 | 85 | 27.7% |
| As White | 118 | 31 | 48 | 39 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 124 | 36 | 42 | 46 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adrian M S Matthews's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adrian M S Matthews's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 100.0% | 46.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Matthews usually continues c3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Matthews usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Matthews usually continues d4 (47.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 98.4% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 91.9% | 48.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Adrian M S Matthews's chess games
All 242 games by Adrian M S Matthews in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Sep 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: 67 wins, 90 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 6/12/8 | 23.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 7/10/7 | 29.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A39 | English Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Dave J Ledger | 2,244 | 58th Southend Open | B33 |
| Jul 2016 | David J Faulkner | 2,160 | ch-BCF Weekend Open | A39 |
| Jul 2015 | Matthew Long | 2,140 | ch-BCF U180 | A43 |
| Jan 2008 | Pal Andreas Hansen | 2,108 | 6th Gibraltar Masters | B33 |
| Feb 2008 | Ian Duvall | 2,045 | chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Open | 2009 | 12 | 5 | 2,026 |
| 6th Gibraltar Masters | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
| 11th South Wales Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,802 |
| Gatwick e2e4 Int Open B | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,901 |
| 3rd Cambridge Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,762 |
| Cambridge Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,717 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| Southend Open A | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,933 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adrian M S Matthews's chess games?
242 games by Adrian M S Matthews, from Apr 2005 to Sep 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 Adrian M S Matthews has played.
What does Adrian M S Matthews play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Adrian M S Matthews opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adrian M S Matthews answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games).
What openings does Adrian M S Matthews play as White?
As White, Adrian M S Matthews's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (26 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adrian M S Matthews play as Black?
As Black, Adrian M S Matthews most often plays: Benoni Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Adrian M S Matthews's FIDE rating?
Adrian M S Matthews is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (May 2010).
How many games has Adrian M S Matthews played?
Our database contains 242 games by Adrian M S Matthews, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 90 draws, 85 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adrian M S Matthews?
242 games by Adrian M S Matthews 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.