Prepare against Matei Zlate-Ion
Romania · World #21,800 classical · FIDE ID 42204801
Our database contains 50 games by Matei Zlate-Ion, covering Mar 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matei Zlate-Ion's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matei Zlate-Ion 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 | 2,043 | 2,092 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 2,135 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 2,047 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 11 | 6 | 33 | 22.0% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 32.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 32.6% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Zlate-Ion usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Zlate-Ion usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zlate-Ion usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Matei Zlate-Ion's chess games
All 50 games by Matei Zlate-Ion in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2021 - 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Sasha-Matei Craciun | 2,304 | Grand Prix Bucharest | C91 |
| Dec 2023 | Tudor-Vlad Sfarlog | 2,283 | chT-ROM Rapid | B06 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexandru Pop | 2,278 | ch-ROU 2026 | B17 |
| Apr 2026 | David Krstic | 2,204 | FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O14 | B32 |
| Mar 2025 | Eric-Matei Prelipcean | 2,169 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,891 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U08 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,431 |
| chT-ROM Rapid | 2023 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,825 |
| ch-ROU 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,148 |
| Craiova Grand Prix Rapid | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,052 |
| Grand Prix Bucharest | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,240 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O14 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,984 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O14 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matei Zlate-Ion's chess games?
50 games by Matei Zlate-Ion, from Mar 2021 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 Matei Zlate-Ion has played.
What does Matei Zlate-Ion play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Matei Zlate-Ion opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matei Zlate-Ion answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Matei Zlate-Ion play as White?
As White, Matei Zlate-Ion's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matei Zlate-Ion play as Black?
As Black, Matei Zlate-Ion most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Matei Zlate-Ion's FIDE rating?
Matei Zlate-Ion is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (May 2026).
How many games has Matei Zlate-Ion played?
Our database contains 50 games by Matei Zlate-Ion, covering Mar 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 33 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matei Zlate-Ion?
50 games by Matei Zlate-Ion 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.