Prepare against Matej Batora
Slovakia · World #15,256 classical · FIDE ID 14937182
When preparing against Matej Batora, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 47.4% over 19 games.
Our database contains 137 games by Matej Batora, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matej Batora's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Batora 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 | 2,103 | 2,130 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,039 | 2,039 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 58 | 36 | 43 | 42.3% |
| As White | 70 | 32 | 19 | 19 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 67 | 26 | 17 | 24 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Batora's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Batora's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 84.3% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 10 | 14.3% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Batora usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Batora usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Batora usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Batora usually continues Bf4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Batora usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Batora usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 90.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 64.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 35.3% | 83.3% |
Matej Batora's chess games
All 137 games by Matej Batora in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 58 wins, 36 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Ivan Valent | 2,191 | chT-SVK 1W 1617 | B32 |
| Jan 2020 | Peter Viczencz | 2,152 | chT2B-SVK 1920 | B42 |
| Dec 2023 | Tamas Szegi | 2,149 | chT-SVK 1W 2324 | B22 |
| Mar 2019 | Radomir Hacik | 2,126 | chT1W-SVK 1819 | B99 |
| Feb 2018 | Gellert Voros | 2,121 | chT2B-SVK 1718 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | 2016 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,769 |
| chT-SVK 1W 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,111 |
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,884 |
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,225 |
| chT2B-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,846 |
| chT2B-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,087 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,919 |
| chT2B-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Batora's chess games?
137 games by Matej Batora, from May 2014 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 Batora has played.
What does Matej Batora play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Matej Batora opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Batora answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Matej Batora play as White?
As White, Matej Batora's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Batora play as Black?
As Black, Matej Batora most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Matej Batora's FIDE rating?
Matej Batora is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 2,039 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Matej Batora played?
Our database contains 137 games by Matej Batora, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 36 draws, 43 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Batora?
137 games by Matej Batora 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.