Prepare against Ervin Matirko
Slovakia · World #87,997 classical · FIDE ID 14912694
When preparing against Ervin Matirko, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 57 games by Ervin Matirko, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ervin Matirko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ervin Matirko 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 | 1,765 | 1,936 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 1,884 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 17 | 13 | 27 | 29.8% |
| As White | 32 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 12.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ervin Matirko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ervin Matirko's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 100.0% | 54.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Matirko usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Matirko usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Matirko usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Ervin Matirko's chess games
All 57 games by Ervin Matirko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Radoslav Ondo | 2,074 | chT2D-SVK 0607 | D70 |
| Dec 2006 | Peter Kostelnik | 2,043 | chT2D-SVK 0607 | D60 |
| Dec 2006 | Miroslav Adzima | 2,042 | chT2D-SVK 0607 | E67 |
| Oct 2016 | Rudolf Belis | 1,971 | chT2D-SVK 1617 | D85 |
| Mar 2017 | Jan Brodzak | 1,915 | chT2D-SVK 1617 | E51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,045 |
| chT2D-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,904 |
| chT2D-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,943 |
| chT2D-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,470 |
| chT2D-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,849 |
| chT2D-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 1 | 1,509 |
| chT2D-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,765 |
| chT2D-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1,616 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ervin Matirko's chess games?
57 games by Ervin Matirko, from Apr 2008 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 Ervin Matirko has played.
What does Ervin Matirko play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Ervin Matirko opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ervin Matirko answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ervin Matirko play as White?
As White, Ervin Matirko's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ervin Matirko play as Black?
As Black, Ervin Matirko most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Ervin Matirko's FIDE rating?
Ervin Matirko is currently rated 1,765 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Ervin Matirko played?
Our database contains 57 games by Ervin Matirko, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ervin Matirko?
57 games by Ervin Matirko 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.