Prepare against Krzysztof Matela
Poland · World #45,125 classical · FIDE ID 21828962
Our database contains 62 games by Krzysztof Matela, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Krzysztof Matela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krzysztof Matela 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 | 1,913 | 2,024 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,117 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,153 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 29 | 12 | 21 | 46.8% |
| As White | 32 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krzysztof Matela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krzysztof Matela's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 92.3% | 72.9% |
| c3 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 72.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Matela usually continues Nc3 (93.8% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Matela usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Matela usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Matela usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 72.2% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Krzysztof Matela's chess games
All 62 games by Krzysztof Matela in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - Aug 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: 29 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Piotr Jagodzinski | 2,241 | Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - Rapid | B40 |
| Aug 2026 | Kacper Klys | 2,189 | Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - Open Polish Chess Championship in Chess960 | ? |
| Aug 2026 | Franciszek Kozlowski | 2,078 | Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | A04 |
| Aug 2026 | Julia Salamon | 2,022 | Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - Rapid | B24 |
| Aug 2026 | Kacper Grech | 2,015 | Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - Rapid | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,956 |
| 60th Polanica Zdroj Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,867 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open B | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,917 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - Open Polish Chess Championship in Chess960 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,049 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - Rapid | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,180 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,119 |
| chT-POL U20 | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,526 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krzysztof Matela's chess games?
62 games by Krzysztof Matela, from Jan 2015 to Aug 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 Krzysztof Matela has played.
What does Krzysztof Matela play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Krzysztof Matela opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krzysztof Matela answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Krzysztof Matela play as White?
As White, Krzysztof Matela's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krzysztof Matela play as Black?
As Black, Krzysztof Matela most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Krzysztof Matela's FIDE rating?
Krzysztof Matela is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Krzysztof Matela played?
Our database contains 62 games by Krzysztof Matela, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krzysztof Matela?
62 games by Krzysztof Matela 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.