Prepare against Alexander Michael Matiashvili
DEU · World #14,510 classical · FIDE ID 16266242
When preparing against Alexander Michael Matiashvili, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Alexander Michael Matiashvili, covering Oct 2021 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Michael Matiashvili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Michael Matiashvili 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 | 2,112 | 2,112 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,204 | 2,204 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 2,030 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 46.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 304 rated games against 268 different opponents, across 40 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 153 | 68 | 22 | 63 | 44.4% | 1,872 | 1,869 | 7 |
| Rapid | 85 | 47 | 12 | 26 | 55.3% | 1,855 | 1,916 | 15 |
| Blitz | 39 | 17 | 5 | 17 | 43.6% | 1,947 | 1,958 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 150 | 51 | 21 | 78 | 34.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 97 | 63 | 18 | 16 | 64.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 34 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 55 | 32 | 6 | 17 | 1,980 | 2,098 |
| 2025 | 73 | 32 | 16 | 25 | 1,944 | 1,967 |
| 2024 | 105 | 53 | 13 | 39 | 1,898 | 1,925 |
| 2023 | 50 | 21 | 5 | 24 | 1,763 | 1,665 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1,413 | 1,313 |
| 2021 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1,750 | 1,670 |
| 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1,173 | 1,040 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Michael Matiashvili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Michael Matiashvili's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 73.3% | 27.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 27.3% score
- …e5 (73% of these games) — Matiashvili usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Matiashvili usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Matiashvili usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Matiashvili usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Matiashvili usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Matiashvili usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Alexander Michael Matiashvili's chess games
All 30 games by Alexander Michael Matiashvili in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - Nov 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Daniel Nunez Gregoire | 2,286 | Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U16 | C78 |
| Dec 2025 | Tugrul Turel | 2,178 | Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U16 | C47 |
| Dec 2025 | Vincent Blodig | 2,147 | Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U16 | C54 |
| Aug 2026 | Arthur Hoppe | 1,946 | Werner-Ott-Open 2026 | C41 |
| Aug 2026 | Ruediger Merz | 1,912 | Werner-Ott-Open 2026 | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-C | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,010 |
| Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U16 | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,229 |
| Werner-Ott-Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,040 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,328 |
| Rudolf Teschner Mem 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,040 |
| Werner-Ott Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,893 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Michael Matiashvili's chess games?
30 games by Alexander Michael Matiashvili, from Oct 2021 to Nov 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 Michael Matiashvili has played.
What does Alexander Michael Matiashvili play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Alexander Michael Matiashvili opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Michael Matiashvili answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games).
What openings does Alexander Michael Matiashvili play as White?
As White, Alexander Michael Matiashvili's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Michael Matiashvili play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Michael Matiashvili most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Alexander Michael Matiashvili's FIDE rating?
Alexander Michael Matiashvili is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 2,204 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Alexander Michael Matiashvili played?
Our database contains 30 games by Alexander Michael Matiashvili, covering Oct 2021 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Michael Matiashvili?
30 games by Alexander Michael Matiashvili 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.