Prepare against Ian G Matthew
United Kingdom · World #91,537 classical · FIDE ID 423165
When preparing against Ian G Matthew, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 68 games by Ian G Matthew, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ian G Matthew's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian G Matthew 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 | 1,754 | 1,948 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 15 | 18 | 35 | 22.1% |
| As White | 33 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 21.2% |
| As Black | 35 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian G Matthew's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian G Matthew's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Matthew usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Matthew usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Matthew usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 52.9% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 47.1% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 92.3% | 29.2% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Ian G Matthew's chess games
All 68 games by Ian G Matthew in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 15 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Dauren Akhanov | 2,149 | London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open | B47 |
| Jun 2012 | Jose Carlos Pena Torres | 2,105 | London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open | C05 |
| Dec 2012 | Darrell A Watson | 1,758 | 4th London Classic Open | B07 |
| Mar 2012 | Jake Z Liang | 1,749 | 03 High Wycombe e2e4 Major Open | D07 |
| Dec 2013 | Markus Torgersen | 1,732 | 5th London Classic Open | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th London Classic Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,828 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,872 |
| London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| Scottish Int Open | 2025 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,452 |
| 124th ch-SCO | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,835 |
| ch-BCF 5-day Open PM Week 2 | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,849 |
| ch-BCF Weekender Atkins | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 1,723 |
| 03 High Wycombe e2e4 Major Open | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,810 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian G Matthew's chess games?
68 games by Ian G Matthew, from Mar 2011 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 Ian G Matthew has played.
What does Ian G Matthew play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Ian G Matthew opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian G Matthew answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Ian G Matthew play as White?
As White, Ian G Matthew's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian G Matthew play as Black?
As Black, Ian G Matthew most often plays: Queen's Gambit (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Ian G Matthew's FIDE rating?
Ian G Matthew is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Ian G Matthew played?
Our database contains 68 games by Ian G Matthew, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses (22.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian G Matthew?
68 games by Ian G Matthew 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.