Prepare against Adrian Matei
Romania · World #75,042 classical · FIDE ID 1213814
When preparing against Adrian Matei, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Adrian Matei, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adrian Matei's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adrian Matei 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 | 1,805 | 1,981 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,750 | 1,947 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 1 | 23 | 20.0% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 7.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adrian Matei's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adrian Matei's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 31.3% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Matei usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Matei usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Matei usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 5.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Adrian Matei's chess games
All 30 games by Adrian Matei in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 6 wins, 1 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Mario Grassi | 2,205 | Internet Section 14-A | E73 |
| Jun 2022 | Roland Ten Have | 1,957 | Krakow Malopolski Open | C00 |
| Feb 2019 | Agathe Diez | 1,493 | 18th Rochefort Open B | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Section 14-A | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 2,036 |
| 18th Rochefort Open B | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,599 |
| Krakow Malopolski Open | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,805 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2,023 |
| Bucharest Open | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,824 |
| Ciocaltea Memorial Open | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1,628 |
| 14th Donau Open | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1,845 |
| 2nd Bucharest Romgaz Open | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adrian Matei's chess games?
30 games by Adrian Matei, from Apr 2004 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 Adrian Matei has played.
What does Adrian Matei play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Adrian Matei opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adrian Matei answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Adrian Matei play as White?
As White, Adrian Matei's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adrian Matei play as Black?
As Black, Adrian Matei most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Adrian Matei's FIDE rating?
Adrian Matei is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess, 1,750 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Adrian Matei played?
Our database contains 30 games by Adrian Matei, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 1 draws, 23 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adrian Matei?
30 games by Adrian Matei 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.