Prepare against Daniel Matovic
CHE · World #35,947 classical · FIDE ID 1310780
Our database contains 45 games by Daniel Matovic, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Matovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Matovic 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 | 1,954 | 2,026 | Jan 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 20 | 7 | 18 | 44.4% |
| As White | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Matovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Matovic's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Matovic usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Matovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Matovic usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Daniel Matovic's chess games
All 45 games by Daniel Matovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 20 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Thomas Grothe | 2,138 | Oberliga Baden 1112 | E61 |
| Jan 2000 | Robert Schweizer | 2,007 | 02nd Basel Hilton Open | E70 |
| Nov 2006 | Philipp Mueller | 2,006 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0607 | D05 |
| Dec 2006 | Reinhard Wegelin | 1,984 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0607 | A47 |
| Dec 2004 | Urs Hasler | 1,973 | Zuerich Open B 28th | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 2,095 |
| 02nd Basel Hilton Open | 2000 | 6 | 3 | 2,082 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0607 | 2007 | 5 | 4 | 2,125 |
| 12th Basel Hilton Open | 2010 | 5 | 0 | 1,707 |
| Zuerich Open B 28th | 2004 | 3 | 3 | 2,322 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0506 | 2005 | 3 | 3 | 2,363 |
| Oberliga Baden 1112 | 2012 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,165 |
| 26th Zuerich Open B | 2002 | 3 | 1 | 1,749 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Matovic's chess games?
45 games by Daniel Matovic, from Apr 2005 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 Daniel Matovic has played.
What does Daniel Matovic play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Daniel Matovic opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Matovic answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Daniel Matovic play as White?
As White, Daniel Matovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Matovic play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Matovic most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Daniel Matovic's FIDE rating?
Daniel Matovic is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Daniel Matovic played?
Our database contains 45 games by Daniel Matovic, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Matovic?
45 games by Daniel Matovic 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.