Prepare against Jiri Matyska
Czechia · World #48,437 classical · FIDE ID 309370
Our database contains 128 games by Jiri Matyska, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Matyska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Matyska 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 | 1,899 | 2,089 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,796 | 1,887 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,906 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 40 | 38 | 50 | 31.3% |
| As White | 69 | 27 | 20 | 22 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 59 | 13 | 18 | 28 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Matyska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Matyska's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 95.7% | 53.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 53.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Matyska usually continues Nf3 (40.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Matyska usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Matyska usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Matyska usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Matyska usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 55.9% | 39.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 26.5% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 6 | 17.6% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
Jiri Matyska's chess games
All 128 games by Jiri Matyska 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: 40 wins, 38 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E79 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Pavel Ptak | 2,193 | ch-Prague | A05 |
| Nov 2013 | Jiri Janda | 2,192 | chT2C-CZE 1314 | B00 |
| Jan 2000 | Tomas Kotrba | 2,190 | chTV-CZE 0001 | D02 |
| Jan 2001 | Jan Mojzis | 2,160 | chTV-CZE 0001 | D34 |
| Jan 2001 | Vladimir Rajnys | 2,138 | chTJ-CZE 0102 | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Open A | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 2,013 |
| 40th Vsetin Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,933 |
| ch-Prague 3rd phase | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,123 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| chT2A-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,965 |
| chTV-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,261 |
| ch-CZE qual 3rd | 1996 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,970 |
| chT2J-CZE 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Matyska's chess games?
128 games by Jiri Matyska, 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 Jiri Matyska has played.
What does Jiri Matyska play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Jiri Matyska opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Matyska answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...b6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...b6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Jiri Matyska play as White?
As White, Jiri Matyska's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Matyska play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Matyska most often plays: French Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Owen Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Jiri Matyska's FIDE rating?
Jiri Matyska is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,796 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Jiri Matyska played?
Our database contains 128 games by Jiri Matyska, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 38 draws, 50 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Matyska?
128 games by Jiri Matyska 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.