Prepare against Matej Blazeka
FM · HRV · World #5,371 classical · FIDE ID 14515741
Our database contains 839 games by Matej Blazeka, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matej Blazeka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Blazeka 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 | 2,264 | 2,385 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,320 | 2,322 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,200 | 2,483 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 839 | 297 | 344 | 198 | 35.4% |
| As White | 413 | 142 | 183 | 88 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 426 | 155 | 161 | 110 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Blazeka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Blazeka's side.
First moves as White (413 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 371 | 89.8% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 25 | 6.1% | 62.0% |
| c4 | 12 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Blazeka usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Blazeka usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Blazeka usually continues d4 (61.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Blazeka usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Blazeka usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Blazeka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 197 | 87.6% | 58.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 3.1% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.2% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.8% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 68 | 51.9% | 49.3% |
| Nf6 | 60 | 45.8% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Matej Blazeka's chess games
All 839 games by Matej Blazeka in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 297 wins, 344 draws, 198 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 94 | 31/42/21 | 33.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35 | 16/10/9 | 45.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 14 | 1/10/3 | 7.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/9/1 | 23.1% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 49 | 13/22/14 | 26.5% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 44 | 13/20/11 | 29.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 27 | 12/6/9 | 44.4% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 5/10/6 | 23.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Viktor Bologan | 2,654 | Titled Tue | B55 |
| Jun 2016 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,582 | Titled Tue | C44 |
| Jun 2016 | Yannick Gozzoli | 2,571 | Titled Tue | D43 |
| Aug 2013 | Anita Saric | 2,565 | 3rd Split Open | D30 |
| Jun 2016 | Fidel Corrales Jimenez | 2,528 | Titled Tue | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U17 | 2012 | 45 | 29 | 2,126 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2017 | 40 | 23.5 | 2,407 |
| CRO Cup | 2023 | 30 | 19 | 2,343 |
| chT2-CRO Center | 2015 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,264 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2014 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,299 |
| Zagreb Open | 2015 | 15 | 6 | 2,247 |
| Zagreb Open B | 2011 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,178 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2013 | 14 | 6 | 2,269 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jurica Srbis (15 games) · Matija Ostovic (13 games) · Bozidar Ivekovic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Blazeka's chess games?
839 games by Matej Blazeka, from Oct 2006 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 Blazeka has played.
What does Matej Blazeka play on the first move as White?
Across 413 games with White in our database, Matej Blazeka opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Blazeka answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Matej Blazeka play as White?
As White, Matej Blazeka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (94 games, 33.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (22 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 413 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Blazeka play as Black?
As Black, Matej Blazeka most often plays: Slav Defense (49 games, 26.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (44 games, 29.5% win rate); Scotch Game (27 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 426 games.
What is Matej Blazeka's FIDE rating?
Matej Blazeka is currently rated 2,264 in classical chess, 2,320 in rapid and 2,200 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,385 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Matej Blazeka played?
Our database contains 839 games by Matej Blazeka, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 297 wins, 344 draws, 198 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Blazeka?
839 games by Matej Blazeka 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.