Prepare against Arthur Maters
NLD · World #14,433 classical · FIDE ID 1054422
Our database contains 120 games by Arthur Maters, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arthur Maters's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arthur Maters 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 | 2,111 | 2,170 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,041 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,155 | 2,157 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 57 | 20 | 43 | 47.5% |
| As White | 59 | 31 | 7 | 21 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 61 | 26 | 13 | 22 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arthur Maters's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arthur Maters's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 72.9% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 9 | 15.3% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 10.2% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Maters usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Maters usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Maters usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Maters usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Maters usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Maters usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 18.2% | 91.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 60.0% | 70.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 25.0% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Arthur Maters's chess games
All 120 games by Arthur Maters in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 57 wins, 20 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D74 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | B Brink | 2,338 | 3rd Amsterdam Chess Open | D37 |
| Nov 2024 | Albert Castillo Dalmau | 2,309 | 2nd Amsterdam Chess Open | B12 |
| May 2024 | Mauro Tirelli | 2,222 | Lesa Open | B20 |
| Dec 2018 | Jaap Vogel | 2,193 | 56th Groningen Open | C01 |
| Jun 2022 | Stefan Tabak | 2,164 | Hilversum Open | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U14 | 2018 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,595 |
| ch-NED U18 | 2022 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,050 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,610 |
| Enschede Open A | 2022 | 9 | 9 | 2,038 |
| ch-NED U16 Open | 2019 | 9 | 8 | 2,005 |
| 22nd Hoogeveen Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,052 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,197 |
| ch-NED U11 | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arthur Maters's chess games?
120 games by Arthur Maters, from Jun 2016 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 Arthur Maters has played.
What does Arthur Maters play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Arthur Maters opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arthur Maters answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Arthur Maters play as White?
As White, Arthur Maters's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arthur Maters play as Black?
As Black, Arthur Maters most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Arthur Maters's FIDE rating?
Arthur Maters is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid and 2,155 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Arthur Maters played?
Our database contains 120 games by Arthur Maters, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 20 draws, 43 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arthur Maters?
120 games by Arthur Maters 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.