Prepare against Matej Halak
Slovakia · World #51,324 classical · FIDE ID 14921766
Our database contains 118 games by Matej Halak, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matej Halak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Halak 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 | 1,888 | 2,009 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,996 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 1,987 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 47 | 35 | 36 | 39.8% |
| As White | 54 | 24 | 17 | 13 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 64 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Halak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Halak's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 79.6% | 62.8% |
| e4 | 10 | 18.5% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Halak usually continues Bg5 (65.8% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Halak usually continues Bg5 (73.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Halak usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Halak usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Halak usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Halak usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 71.4% | 54.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 17.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Matej Halak's chess games
All 118 games by Matej Halak in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 47 wins, 35 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Miroslav Kaniansky | 2,157 | chT3B2-SVK 1819 | D78 |
| Jan 2015 | Veronika Gazikova | 2,148 | 25th Krakow Open A | B03 |
| Dec 2014 | Pawel Stankiewicz | 2,128 | 25th Krakow Open A | C01 |
| Nov 2017 | Jan Detko | 2,075 | chT3B2-SVK 1718 | C30 |
| Dec 2014 | Radoslaw Psyk | 2,068 | 25th Krakow Open A | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,831 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,078 |
| chT2B-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1,945 |
| 25th Krakow Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,251 |
| chT2B-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,052 |
| 12th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,135 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,932 |
| chT1W-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,963 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Halak's chess games?
118 games by Matej Halak, from May 2011 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 Halak has played.
What does Matej Halak play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Matej Halak opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Halak answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games).
What openings does Matej Halak play as White?
As White, Matej Halak's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 57.1% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Halak play as Black?
As Black, Matej Halak most often plays: Petrov's Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Matej Halak's FIDE rating?
Matej Halak is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Matej Halak played?
Our database contains 118 games by Matej Halak, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 35 draws, 36 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Halak?
118 games by Matej Halak 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.