Prepare against Aleksandr Matveev
Russia · World #47,913 classical · FIDE ID 24137529
Our database contains 78 games by Aleksandr Matveev, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr Matveev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr Matveev 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 | 2,081 | 2,114 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 2,092 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,092 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 29 | 28 | 21 | 37.2% |
| As White | 38 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 40 | 11 | 18 | 11 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 63.2% | 60.4% |
| c4 | 12 | 31.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 60.4% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Matveev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Matveev usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Matveev usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Matveev usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Matveev usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Matveev usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 54.5% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 9 | 40.9% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Aleksandr Matveev's chess games
All 78 games by Aleksandr Matveev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 29 wins, 28 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Evgeniy Dzera | 2,205 | Konakovo | E02 |
| May 2011 | Aleksandr Yashkov | 2,171 | Konakovo Rating 6 | D13 |
| Mar 2012 | Aleksandr Kozlov | 2,142 | Konakovo | A55 |
| Feb 2014 | Nikolay Lukash | 2,085 | 9th Konakovo Rating | D02 |
| Jul 2009 | Vladimir Podobed | 2,071 | Konakovo Rating 2nd | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konakovo | 2012 | 26 | 14 | 2,112 |
| Konakovo Rating | 2009 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,995 |
| 9th Konakovo Rating | 2014 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,116 |
| Konakovo Rating 6 | 2011 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,216 |
| Konakovo Rating 2nd | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,909 |
| Konakovo Chervonny Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr Matveev's chess games?
78 games by Aleksandr Matveev, from Jan 2009 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 Aleksandr Matveev has played.
What does Aleksandr Matveev play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Aleksandr Matveev opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr Matveev answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr Matveev play as White?
As White, Aleksandr Matveev's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr Matveev play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr Matveev most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Aleksandr Matveev's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr Matveev is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Aleksandr Matveev played?
Our database contains 78 games by Aleksandr Matveev, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 28 draws, 21 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr Matveev?
78 games by Aleksandr Matveev 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.