Prepare against Matej Elbek Musaev
Slovakia · World #21,531 classical · FIDE ID 73601659
When preparing against Matej Elbek Musaev, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 218 games by Matej Elbek Musaev, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matej Elbek Musaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Elbek Musaev 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 | 2,045 | 2,105 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 1,909 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 1,926 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 122 | 33 | 63 | 56.0% |
| As White | 106 | 53 | 19 | 34 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 112 | 69 | 14 | 29 | 61.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Elbek Musaev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Elbek Musaev's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 99.1% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Musaev usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Musaev usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Musaev usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Musaev usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 78.9% | 65.2% |
| e5 | 12 | 16.9% | 95.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 46.7% | 67.9% |
| d6 | 8 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Matej Elbek Musaev's chess games
All 218 games by Matej Elbek Musaev in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 122 wins, 33 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 13/6/2 | 61.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Oliver Spacek | 2,207 | chT3A2-SVK 2122 | B41 |
| Oct 2022 | Vladimir Cibulka | 2,137 | chT2A-SVK 2223 | B21 |
| Oct 2022 | Csongor Csidey | 2,078 | chT2A-SVK 2223 | B34 |
| Jan 2023 | Marek Sefcik | 2,021 | chT3A2-SVK 2223 | A41 |
| Apr 2023 | Jakub Rakovsky | 2,016 | ch-SVK U16 | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U10 | 2017 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,504 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,514 |
| chT2A-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,236 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,641 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,660 |
| ch-SVK U08 | 2015 | 9 | 9 | 1,450 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,691 |
| chT2A-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Elbek Musaev's chess games?
218 games by Matej Elbek Musaev, from May 2015 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 Elbek Musaev has played.
What does Matej Elbek Musaev play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Matej Elbek Musaev opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Elbek Musaev answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Matej Elbek Musaev play as White?
As White, Matej Elbek Musaev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Elbek Musaev play as Black?
As Black, Matej Elbek Musaev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 61.9% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Matej Elbek Musaev's FIDE rating?
Matej Elbek Musaev is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Matej Elbek Musaev played?
Our database contains 218 games by Matej Elbek Musaev, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 33 draws, 63 losses (56.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Elbek Musaev?
218 games by Matej Elbek Musaev 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.