Prepare against Matei Liga
Romania · World #29,722 classical · FIDE ID 42223334
When preparing against Matei Liga, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Matei Liga, covering May 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Matei Liga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matei Liga 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 | 1,989 | 1,993 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 2,063 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,851 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 43.3% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 64.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 742 rated games against 478 different opponents, across 93 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 227 | 96 | 31 | 100 | 42.3% | 1,643 | 1,590 | 11 |
| Rapid | 295 | 169 | 20 | 106 | 57.3% | 1,641 | 1,688 | 11 |
| Blitz | 210 | 115 | 9 | 86 | 54.8% | 1,602 | 1,629 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 306 | 86 | 32 | 188 | 28.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 277 | 198 | 18 | 61 | 71.5% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 2 vs CM.
Tournament wins
7 tournament wins from 85 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 143 | 77 | 16 | 50 | 1,763 | 1,831 |
| 2025 | 224 | 130 | 19 | 75 | 1,723 | 1,798 |
| 2024 | 246 | 124 | 17 | 105 | 1,585 | 1,556 |
| 2023 | 129 | 54 | 9 | 66 | 1,315 | 1,177 |
Where Matei Liga has played
Romania (86) · Hungary (4) · Poland (3) · Serbia (2) · Georgia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matei Liga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matei Liga's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 87.5% | 39.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 39.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Liga usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Liga usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Liga usually continues d3 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Liga usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 90.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Matei Liga's chess games
All 30 games by Matei Liga in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Nov 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Myron Netrebka | 2,005 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O10 | B10 |
| Jul 2026 | Wiktor Stankowski | 1,973 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O10 | B21 |
| Jul 2026 | Lev Jevglevski | 1,937 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O10 | B13 |
| Nov 2026 | Leon Li | 1,924 | European Youth Chess Championship 2026 | O10 | A36 |
| Nov 2026 | Deniz Irtes | 1,864 | European Youth Chess Championship 2026 | O10 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,780 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O10 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,169 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O10 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,726 |
| European Youth Chess Championship 2026 | O10 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,941 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O10 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,844 |
| Timisoara Foisor Memorial Rapid | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,133 |
| Craiova Grand Prix Rapid | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,639 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matei Liga's chess games?
30 games by Matei Liga, from May 2023 to Nov 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 Matei Liga has played.
What does Matei Liga play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Matei Liga opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matei Liga answers 1...c6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Matei Liga play as White?
As White, Matei Liga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matei Liga play as Black?
As Black, Matei Liga most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Matei Liga's FIDE rating?
Matei Liga is currently rated 1,989 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Matei Liga played?
Our database contains 30 games by Matei Liga, covering May 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matei Liga?
30 games by Matei Liga 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.