Prepare against Dane Mattson
United States · World #32,240 classical · FIDE ID 2032228
Our database contains 34 games by Dane Mattson, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dane Mattson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dane Mattson 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 | 1,973 | 2,111 | Oct 2007 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 1,954 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 23.5% |
| As White | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dane Mattson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dane Mattson's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 7 | 53.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Mattson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Mattson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Mattson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Mattson usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Mattson usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Mattson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Dane Mattson's chess games
All 34 games by Dane Mattson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 8 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Irina Andrenko | 2,248 | USA tt | B26 |
| May 2016 | Alexandre Kretchetov | 2,246 | 25th Chicago Open | A25 |
| Mar 2010 | Andres Hortillosa | 2,068 | 3rd Saint Paul | C00 |
| Feb 2010 | David J. Ratliff | 2,060 | 3rd Saint Paul | A46 |
| Mar 2010 | Kenneth Odeh | 2,012 | 3rd Saint Paul | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Saint Paul | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,171 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 2,235 |
| 26th Chicago Open | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 2,053 |
| PRO League Pacific | 2017 | 4 | 0 | 2,101 |
| Canadian Open | 2007 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,262 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,241 |
| 114th US Open | 2013 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,651 |
| 25th Chicago Open | 2016 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,440 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dane Mattson's chess games?
34 games by Dane Mattson, from Jan 2007 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 Dane Mattson has played.
What does Dane Mattson play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Dane Mattson opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.c4 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dane Mattson answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Dane Mattson play as White?
As White, Dane Mattson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dane Mattson play as Black?
As Black, Dane Mattson most often plays: Horwitz Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Dane Mattson's FIDE rating?
Dane Mattson is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Dane Mattson played?
Our database contains 34 games by Dane Mattson, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dane Mattson?
34 games by Dane Mattson 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.