Prepare against Matei Vasile
Romania · World #16,031 classical · FIDE ID 1294350
When preparing against Matei Vasile, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Matei Vasile, covering Oct 2020 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Matei Vasile's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matei Vasile 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 | 2,095 | 2,095 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,141 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,092 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 16.7% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matei Vasile's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matei Vasile's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 93.3% | 17.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 17.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Vasile usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Vasile usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Vasile usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Vasile usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Matei Vasile's chess games
All 30 games by Matei Vasile in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2020 - Oct 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: 5 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Matei Mocanita | 1,932 | Romanian Team Chess Championships 2026 | Division A | D37 |
| Dec 2023 | Alin Stingu | 1,758 | chT-ROM Rapid | D02 |
| Dec 2023 | Beniamin-Ephraim Damian | 1,209 | chT-ROM Rapid | B72 |
| Dec 2023 | Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava | 1,199 | chT-ROM Rapid | D37 |
| Dec 2023 | Vlad-Stefan G. Stan | 1,025 | chT-ROM Rapid | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM Rapid | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,714 |
| ch-ROU 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,941 |
| ch-ROU 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,973 |
| Grand Prix Bucharest | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,904 |
| Romanian Team Chess Championships 2026 | Division A | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,034 |
| ch-EU Schools U10 | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 1,306 |
| Brasov Open | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,910 |
| Grand Prix Bucharest 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matei Vasile's chess games?
30 games by Matei Vasile, from Oct 2020 to Oct 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 Vasile has played.
What does Matei Vasile play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Matei Vasile opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matei Vasile answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Matei Vasile play as White?
As White, Matei Vasile's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matei Vasile play as Black?
As Black, Matei Vasile most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Matei Vasile's FIDE rating?
Matei Vasile is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Matei Vasile played?
Our database contains 30 games by Matei Vasile, covering Oct 2020 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matei Vasile?
30 games by Matei Vasile 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.