Prepare against Gabriel Matthews
Ireland · World #51,993 classical · FIDE ID 2511401
Our database contains 43 games by Gabriel Matthews, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabriel Matthews's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriel Matthews 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 | 1,885 | 1,917 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,870 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 1,878 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 32.6% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriel Matthews's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriel Matthews's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Matthews usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Matthews usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Matthews usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Matthews usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Matthews usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Matthews usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Gabriel Matthews's chess games
All 43 games by Gabriel Matthews in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Detlev Kuhne | 2,107 | chT-EU Seniors 50 | E69 |
| Nov 2023 | Joan Bautista Sanchez | 2,094 | 1st Altea Cap Negret Open 65+ | A48 |
| Nov 2023 | Mark E Page | 2,052 | 1st Altea Cap Negret Open 65+ | B30 |
| Jul 2024 | Edward Gorzeltsen | 1,884 | WchT Seniors 65 | E30 |
| Oct 2024 | Malte Krueger | 1,821 | 48th Guernsey Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,895 |
| 48th Guernsey Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,849 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,885 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,934 |
| 106th ch-GBR Soanes Open | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,719 |
| 1st Altea Cap Negret Open 65+ | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,078 |
| 10th London Classic U1825 Open | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,818 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,616 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriel Matthews's chess games?
43 games by Gabriel Matthews, from Nov 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 Gabriel Matthews has played.
What does Gabriel Matthews play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Gabriel Matthews opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriel Matthews answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gabriel Matthews play as White?
As White, Gabriel Matthews's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriel Matthews play as Black?
As Black, Gabriel Matthews most often plays: London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 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 22 games.
What is Gabriel Matthews's FIDE rating?
Gabriel Matthews is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Gabriel Matthews played?
Our database contains 43 games by Gabriel Matthews, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriel Matthews?
43 games by Gabriel Matthews 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.