Prepare against Matej Gruden
Italy · World #45,056 classical · FIDE ID 897175
Our database contains 65 games by Matej Gruden, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matej Gruden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Gruden 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 | 1,913 | 1,914 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,930 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 2,036 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 24 | 14 | 27 | 36.9% |
| As White | 33 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 32 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Gruden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Gruden's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 26 | 78.8% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 21.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 79% of White games, 55.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Gruden usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Gruden usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Gruden usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Gruden usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gruden usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Gruden usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Matej Gruden's chess games
All 65 games by Matej Gruden in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 24 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Bruno Trangoni | 1,933 | 10th Bassano del Grappa Open | A48 |
| May 2020 | Lorenzo Persico | 1,929 | Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | B26 |
| Oct 2016 | Sabrina Reginato | 1,864 | 11th Chioggia Open B | A47 |
| Oct 2015 | Sisto Caldara | 1,817 | 10th Chioggia Open B | A25 |
| Feb 2015 | Slavko Mikuz | 1,795 | 20th Nova Gorica Open A | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,018 |
| 22nd Nova Gorica Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,665 |
| 27th Nova Gorica Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,809 |
| 21st Nova Gorica Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,894 |
| 20th Nova Gorica Open A | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,714 |
| 10th Chioggia Open B | 2015 | 5 | 4 | 1,992 |
| 10th Bassano del Grappa Open | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,017 |
| 11th Chioggia Open B | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 1,987 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Gruden's chess games?
65 games by Matej Gruden, from Oct 2012 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 Gruden has played.
What does Matej Gruden play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Matej Gruden opens with 1.c4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Gruden answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Matej Gruden play as White?
As White, Matej Gruden's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Gruden play as Black?
As Black, Matej Gruden most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Matej Gruden's FIDE rating?
Matej Gruden is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Matej Gruden played?
Our database contains 65 games by Matej Gruden, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Gruden?
65 games by Matej Gruden 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.