Prepare against Ivette Catala Matienzo
WFM · Cuba · World #20,271 classical · FIDE ID 3506819
Our database contains 166 games by Ivette Catala Matienzo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivette Catala Matienzo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivette Catala Matienzo 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 | 2,055 | 2,208 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,063 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,248 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 64 | 22 | 80 | 38.6% |
| As White | 78 | 27 | 9 | 42 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 88 | 37 | 13 | 38 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivette Catala Matienzo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivette Catala Matienzo's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 74.4% | 43.1% |
| e4 | 20 | 25.6% | 32.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Matienzo usually continues Nf3 (41.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Matienzo usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Matienzo usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 32.5% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Matienzo usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Matienzo usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Matienzo usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 100.0% | 59.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 95.0% | 28.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Ivette Catala Matienzo's chess games
All 166 games by Ivette Catala Matienzo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 64 wins, 22 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 15 | 7/0/8 | 46.7% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A87 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 16/2/9 | 59.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Oleiny Linares Napoles | 2,310 | 49th Capablanca Memorial Open | A36 |
| May 2024 | Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares | 2,310 | Guillermo Garcia Memorial D | B50 |
| May 2024 | Kebert Solares Orozco | 2,304 | Guillermo Garcia Memorial D | B14 |
| Jan 2008 | Sulennis Pina Vega | 2,299 | ch-CUB w | A49 |
| May 2011 | Willyam Espinoza Palomino | 2,295 | 46th Capablanca Memorial Open A | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CUB w | 2024 | 32 | 14 | 2,108 |
| ch-Havana Province w | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,229 |
| 6th Havana UCI | 2007 | 11 | 3 | 2,029 |
| 44th Capablanca Memorial Open | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 1,998 |
| 4th Agosto de Victorias-B | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,130 |
| 43rd Capablanca Memorial Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,152 |
| 48th Capablanca Memorial Open A | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,144 |
| Guillermo Garcia Memorial D | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,206 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivette Catala Matienzo's chess games?
166 games by Ivette Catala Matienzo, from Apr 2003 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 Ivette Catala Matienzo has played.
What does Ivette Catala Matienzo play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Ivette Catala Matienzo opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivette Catala Matienzo answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ivette Catala Matienzo play as White?
As White, Ivette Catala Matienzo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivette Catala Matienzo play as Black?
As Black, Ivette Catala Matienzo most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 59.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Ivette Catala Matienzo's FIDE rating?
Ivette Catala Matienzo is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (May 2011).
How many games has Ivette Catala Matienzo played?
Our database contains 166 games by Ivette Catala Matienzo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 22 draws, 80 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivette Catala Matienzo?
166 games by Ivette Catala Matienzo 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.