Prepare against Alexander Matros
IM · Kazakhstan · World #3,933 classical · FIDE ID 13700251
Our database contains 292 games by Alexander Matros, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Matros's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Matros 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 | 2,305 | 2,452 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,311 | 2,311 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,444 | 2,444 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 95 | 124 | 73 | 32.5% |
| As White | 140 | 51 | 63 | 26 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 152 | 44 | 61 | 47 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Matros's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Matros's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 87 | 62.1% | 62.1% |
| e4 | 43 | 30.7% | 52.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.9% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Matros usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Matros usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Matros usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Matros usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Matros usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Matros usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 56.4% | 54.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 14.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 10.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 10.9% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 58.3% | 47.6% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 37.5% | 51.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
Alexander Matros's chess games
All 292 games by Alexander Matros in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 95 wins, 124 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Rikard Backelin | 2,573 | chT-SWE 0001 | A07 |
| Jan 2000 | Alexander Volzhin | 2,569 | 29th Rilton Cup | D36 |
| Aug 2000 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,549 | Scandic Hotels CC | D10 |
| Oct 2011 | Ioan-Cristian Chirila | 2,531 | USA tt | D31 |
| Mar 2009 | Andrey Rychagov | 2,514 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,416 |
| chT-SWE 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,514 |
| Moscow B | 1994 | 11 | 5 | 2,395 |
| chT-SWE 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 6 | 2,479 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,165 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM-E | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,201 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Labor Day IM-D | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,344 |
| Stockholm IM | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,428 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Matros's chess games?
292 games by Alexander Matros, from Apr 2003 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 Alexander Matros has played.
What does Alexander Matros play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Alexander Matros opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Matros answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexander Matros play as White?
As White, Alexander Matros's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Matros play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Matros most often plays: Indian Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Alexander Matros's FIDE rating?
Alexander Matros is currently rated 2,305 in classical chess, 2,311 in rapid and 2,444 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,452 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Alexander Matros played?
Our database contains 292 games by Alexander Matros, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 124 draws, 73 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Matros?
292 games by Alexander Matros 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.