Prepare against Matej Jusup
CM · HRV · World #8,585 classical · FIDE ID 14517876
Our database contains 185 games by Matej Jusup, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matej Jusup's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Jusup 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 | 2,194 | 2,268 | Jun 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,157 | 2,235 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 81 | 49 | 55 | 43.8% |
| As White | 98 | 44 | 27 | 27 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 87 | 37 | 22 | 28 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Jusup's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Jusup's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 53.1% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 31 | 31.6% | 66.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 8.2% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.1% | 37.5% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Jusup usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Jusup usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (6% of these games) — Jusup usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Jusup usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Jusup usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Jusup usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 37.0% | 64.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 23.9% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 9 | 19.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 73.3% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 23.3% | 71.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Matej Jusup's chess games
All 185 games by Matej Jusup in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 81 wins, 49 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 25 | 11/3/11 | 44.0% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E07 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,528 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Mar 2017 | Damian Lemos | 2,471 | Budapest Spring Open | A48 |
| Jan 2024 | Valeriy Grinev | 2,422 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Feb 2024 | Sandeep Sethuraman | 2,381 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Jan 2024 | Zsoka Gaal | 2,341 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 31 | 14 | 2,294 |
| chT2-CRO East | 2014 | 26 | 19 | 2,260 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2011 | 18 | 12 | 2,219 |
| Valpovo Open U20 | 2009 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,010 |
| 20th chT-CRO U20 | 2011 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,025 |
| 19th chT-CRO U20 | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,982 |
| 34th TCh-CRO Div 1a | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,211 |
| chT2-CRO Ost | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Jusup's chess games?
185 games by Matej Jusup, from Apr 2007 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 Matej Jusup has played.
What does Matej Jusup play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Matej Jusup opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Jusup answers 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Matej Jusup play as White?
As White, Matej Jusup's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (25 games, 44.0% win rate); London System (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Jusup play as Black?
As Black, Matej Jusup most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Matej Jusup's FIDE rating?
Matej Jusup is currently rated 2,194 in classical chess and 2,157 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Jun 2020).
How many games has Matej Jusup played?
Our database contains 185 games by Matej Jusup, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 49 draws, 55 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Jusup?
185 games by Matej Jusup 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.